Christopher Paolini: Frasi in inglese (pagina 8)

“To while away the day contemplating evils that might have been is to poison the happiness we already have.”

“The poison dart hidden in the raisin tart….”

“Having no other recourse, Roran resorted to the unexpected: he stuck his head and neck out and shouted, "BAH!" just as he would if he were trying to scare someone in a dark hallway…”

“Change is neither good nor bad, but knowledge is always useful.”

“You must learn to see what you are looking at.”

“It’s better to be sworn to an honest fool than to a lying scholar”

“But anyone with the time and the inclination can acquire technical proficiency. To achieve greatness, though, that requires artistry. That requires imagination and thoughtfulness…”

“They have not the heart for this battle. So think of your families, think of your homes, and remember it is they you are fighting for.”

“I cannot forgive, but I understand.”

“You of all people should know that everything in this world must be paid for, whether in gold, time, or blood.”

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

“I am not who I was, but I know who I am.”

“Then I guess we have no choice but to go forward. When have we ever had any choice but to go forward?”

“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!”

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

“I am not ready. But when will we ever be ready?”

“War was a catalog of madness.”

““I am the victor. In the end nothing else matters.’”

“You cheated.’ ‘No, I exploited a weakness in my opponent. There is a difference.”