The whole of the world could be deduced from the smallest grain of sand, if one studied it closely enough.
Christopher PaoliniTo know who you are without any delusions or sympathy is a moment of revelation that no one experiences unscathed.
Christopher PaoliniRegardless of whether I can shift my affections to another - and the heart, as you observed, is a notoriously fickle beast - the question remains: should I?
Christopher PaoliniA hatchling, that is what you are. A hatchling struggling into the world. I may be younger than you in years, but I am ancient in my thoughts. Do not worry about these things. Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need to do is show them the way — that is wisdom.
Christopher Paolini