Кристофер Паолини цитаты

„Это странная вещь, когда ты знаешь людей, которых никогда не встречал.“

—  Кристофер Паолини

„Вы редко знаете день и час, когда вы умираете. Меня могут убивать время от времени, и тогда я ничего не могу с этим поделать.“

—  Кристофер Паолини

„My father's work will not go unfinished, even if it takes me to the grave.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eldest

Nasuada
Eldest (2005)
Контексте: My father's work will not go unfinished, even if it takes me to the grave. That is what I want you, as a rider, to understand. All of Ajihad's plans, all his strategies and goals, they are mine now. I will not fail him by being weak. The empire will be brought down, Galbatorix will with dethroned, and the rightful government will be raised.

„I won't tell you what to believe, Eragon. It is far better to be taught to think critically and then be allowed to make your own decisions than to have someone else's notions thrust upon you.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eldest

Eragon and Oromis discussing the elves' religion.
Eldest (2005)
Контексте: "It seems a cold world without something … more."
"On the contrary," said Oromis, "it is a better world. A place where we are responsible for our own actions, where we can be kind to one another because we want to and because it is the right thing to do instead of being frightened into behaving by the threat of divine punishment. I won't tell you what to believe, Eragon. It is far better to be taught to think critically and then be allowed to make your own decisions than to have someone else's notions thrust upon you. You asked after our religion, and I have answered you true. Make of it what you will."

„It's amazing that a man who is dead can talk to people through these pages. As long as this books survives, his ideas live.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eragon

Источник: Eragon

„Until we invent telepathy, books are our best choice for understanding the rest of humanity.“

—  Christopher Paolini

„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.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eragon

Вариант: Are you willing to die for what you believe in? The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.
Источник: Eragon

„Because you can't argue with all the fools in the world. It's easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they're not paying attention.“

—  Christopher Paolini

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

—  Christopher Paolini

„Live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesn't exist and never shall. There is only now.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eldest

Saphira
Источник: Eldest (2005)

„Without fear there cannot be courage.“

—  Christopher Paolini

„People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn't.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eragon

Источник: Eragon

„Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eragon

Источник: Eragon

„Eragon looked back at him, confused. "I don't understand."
"Of course you don't," said Brom impatiently. "That's why I'm teaching you and not the other way around.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eragon

Источник: Eragon

„Wise? No, I simply learned to think.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eldest

Источник: Eldest

„The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eragon

Источник: Eragon

„Never ask an elf for help; they might decide your better off dead, eh?“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eldest

Источник: Eldest

„The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can't.“

—  Christopher Paolini, книга Eragon

Источник: Eragon

„Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. They'll not be able to once you lop off their heads.“

—  Christopher Paolini

Источник: Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr