“There is much you can learn from books and scrolls. These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.” ReadingBooksEragonChristopher Paolini Book:Eragon Source: Eragon
“The way the Rider flourished his sword afterward- spinning it in a quick circle by his side- suddenly seemed familiar to Eragon, as did all his preceding swordsmanship. He stared with growing horror at his enemy's hand-and-a-half sword, then back up at the eye slits of his mirrored helm, and shouted, "I know you! He threw himself at the Rider, trapping both swords between their bodies, hooked his fingers underneath the helm, and ripped it off. And there in the center of the plateau, on the edge of the Burning Plains of Allagaesia, stood Murtagh.” MurtaghChristopher PaoliniPaolini Book:Eldest Source: Eldest
“Who is it who decides that one man should live and another should die? My life wasn't worth any more than his, but he's the one who's buried, while I get to enjoy at least a few more hours above the ground. Is it chance, random and cruel, or is there some purpose or pattern to all this, even if it lies beyond our ken?” LifeInspirationalSpiritualYoung AdultInheritanceEragonInheritance CycleChristopher Paolini Book:Inheritance Source: Inheritance
“So the question becomes, If you are ever faced with this choice are you willing to die for what you believe in? For that is the only way you will deny him. [...] It's a difficult question and not one you can answer until you're faced with it. Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.” InspirationalBeliefsMartyrEragonBromChristopher Paolini Book:Eragon Source: Eragon
“This administrator of trade is the worst sort of bureaucrat. He abides by every rule, delights in making his own whenever it can inconvenience someone, and at the same time believes that he is doing good… I didn’t think I would ever meet a noble who wasn’t corrupt. Now that I have I find that I prefer them when they’re greedy bastards. - Brom” GreedNobleGreedyBureaucratsEragonBromInheritance CycleChristopher Paolini Book:Eragon Source: Eragon