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Quotes from Eldest — Christopher Paolini

born 1983 United States

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12 quotes

When you can have anything you want by uttering a few words, the goal matters not, only the journey to it.

Eldest (2005)

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

Eldest (2005)

Applied properly, it [logic] can overcome any lack of wisdom, which one only gains through age and experience.

Eldest (2005)

No-one can function properly without occasional peace and quiet.

Eldest (2005)

The songs of the dead are the lamentations of the living.

Eldest (2005)

Those whom we love are often the most alien to us.

Eldest (2005)

So tell me, is it true that men have ten toes, as is said?

Eldest (2005)

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

Eldest (2005)

Characters are born from necessity.

Eldest (2005)

"Well, I suppose I won't see you for a while. So farewell, good luck, avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat ear wax, and look on the bright side of life!"

Eldest (2005)

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.

Eldest (2005)

Shall we dance, friend of my heart?

Eldest (2005)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Christopher Paolini (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.