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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.

Christopher Paolini

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Christopher Paolini
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: November 17
Author
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
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LA
California
Christopher James Paolini
Mind
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Men
Sanctuary
Stolen
Defend
Tried
Safe
Eragon
Thoughts
Vigorously
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Innermost

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It s funny to see a hatchling like you beaten by the old one.
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