Christopher Paolini

How terrible," said Eragon, "to die alone, separate even from the one who is closest to you."

Death is part of who we are. It guidesus. It shapes us. It drives us to madness. Can you still be human if you have no mortal end

Only men would think of cutting themselves to determine who the packleader is. Idiots.

To help you fill in the details of the world you are creating, imagine that your characters inhabit a real world. Daydream what it would be like to be there. What would your characters eat, what would they talk about, where would they get their supplies, etc. Keep asking the question, __hat happens next?_ Show your characters actions and write down their thoughts

Determination is as common among men who are dull and foolish as it is among those who are brilliant intellects.

The whole of the world could be deduced from the smallest grain of sand, if one studied it closely enough.

Book should go where they will be most appreciated, and not sit unread, gathering dust on a forgotten shelf, don't you agree?

He is a man who kicks at cats, said Solembum, as if that summed up Tenga__ entire character.

It__ better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar

A solitary finger of light fell upon it, illuminating motes of golden dust floating in the air.

The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not... but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live in memories.

My mind is the only sanctuary that has not been stolen from me. Men have tried to breach it before, but I've learned to defend it vigorously, for I am only safe with my innermost thoughts.

Understanding begets empathy and compassion even for the meanest beggar - Oromis

Learn to see what you are looking at.