Christopher Paolini Quotes about Imagination

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It is an overactive imagination that turns men into cowards, not a surfeit of fear, as many believe

It is an overactive imagination that turns men into cowards, not a surfeit of fear, as many believe

Christopher Paolini

Believe, Men, Imagination

Christopher Paolini (2012). “Inheritance Deluxe Edition (The Inheritance Cycle, Book 4)”, Knopf Books for Young Readers

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

Christopher Paolini

Greatness, Imagination, Thoughtfulness

Christopher Paolini (2012). “Inheritance Deluxe Edition (The Inheritance Cycle, Book 4)”, Knopf Books for Young Readers

You named your sword Fire? Fire? What kind of a boring name is that? You might as well name your sword 'Blazing Blade' and be done with it. Fire indeed. Humph. Wouldn't you rather have a sword called Sheepbiter or Chrysanthemum Cleaver or something else with imagination?

Christopher Paolini

Fire, Names, Imagination

Christopher Paolini (2014). “The Inheritance Cycle Complete Collection: Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance”, p.2259, Knopf Books for Young Readers