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It is better to ask for an apology than to ask for permission.

Christopher Paolini

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Christopher Paolini
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: November 17
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Science Fiction Writer
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Christopher James Paolini
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On the beach, Roran stood alone, watching them go. Then he threw back his head and uttered a long, aching cry, and the night echoed with the sound of his loss.
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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.
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You shouldn't let him hit you so much observed saphira Yes I realize that' he growled. Do you want me to knock him over for you? No...not today.
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For her, choices were simple either there was an action she could take to improve the situation, in which case she took it, or there was not, and everything else said on the subject was so much meaningless noise.
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It’s like trying to herd a flock of geese,” said Orik. “They’re always trying to go off on their own, they make an obnoxious noise, and they’ll bite your hand first chance they get.
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It's better to ask forgiveness than permission. - Brom
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...even the smallest of the starlings' concerns grew in importance until it seemed equal to the worries of kings.
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Don't defoul the air. It ill becomes you. - Oromis
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When I saw Fäolin fall, I understood then that the true agony of war isn't being wounded yourself, it's having to watch those you care about being hurt.
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Only men would think of cutting themselves to determine who the packleader is. Idiots.
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Moderation is a wiser policy than zealotry
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Applied properly, it [logic] can overcome any lack of wisdom, which one only gains through age and experience.
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What is the worth of anything we do? The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life
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My heart died a while back. [Eragon]
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When you teach them-teach them not to fear. Fear is good in small amounts, but when it is a constant, pounding companion, it cuts away at who you are and makes it hard to do what you know is right.
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I've never been helpless, I just have powerful enemies
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Treat all fairly or they will seek revenge.
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I'm afraid I've degenerated into a bibliophile.
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Let's drop rocks on them!
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I have to admit, that's a remarkable bruise. You should be proud it's quite a feat to get injured in the manner you did and in that...particular...place.
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