Christopher Paolini
American writer of fantasy fiction, best known as being the author of the Inheritance cycle.
"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 impossible to go through life unscathed. Nor should you want to. By the hurts we accumulate, we measure both our follies and our accomplishments.’
‘Fight if you wish. Deny what is before you if it comforts you. But nothing you do can change your fate.’
"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!"
When you can have anything you want by uttering a few words, the goal matters not, only the journey to it.
Shall we dance, friend of my heart?