“ And the Dwarf, hearing the names given in his own ancient tongue, looked up and met her eyes; and it seemed to him that he looked suddenly into the heart of an enemy and saw there love and understandi… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ And she looked at him and saw the grave tenderness in his eyes, and yet knew, for she was bred among men of war, that here was one whom no Rider of the Mark could outmatch in battle. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ And amid all the splendours of the World, its vast halls and spaces, and its wheeling fires, Ilúvatar chose a place for their habitation in the Deeps of Time and in the midst of the innumerable stars. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ A sudden understanding, a pity mixed with horror, welled up in Bilbo's heart: a glimpse of endless unmarked days without light or hope of betterment, hard stone, cold fish, sneaking and whispering. Al… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ They would sit together under the stars, recalling the ages that were gone and all their joys and labours in the world, or holding council, concerning the days to come. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ You call a tree a tree, he said, and you think nothing more of the word. But it was not a 'tree' until someone gave it that name. You call a star a star, and say it is just a ball of matter moving on… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Where is he?' said Frodo, looking round, as if he expected a masked and sinister figure to come out of a cupboard. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ What a pity Bilbo did not stab the vile creature, when he had a chance! Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need. I do not feel any pity for Gollum. He deser… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Some of my kin look just like trees now, and need something great to rouse them; and they speak only in whispers. But some of my trees are limb-lithe, and many can talk to me. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Orcs, and talking trees, and leagues of grass, and galloping riders, and glittering caves, and white towers and golden halls, and battles, and tall ships sailing, all these passed before Sam's mind. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Of course, it is likely enough, my friends, he said slowly, likely enough that we are going to our dooms: the last march of the Ents. But if we stayed at home and did nothing, doom would find us anywa… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even g… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Non vedi laggiù la stretta viaCosì angusta, circondata da spine e da rovi?E' il sentiero della Virtù,Sebbene così pochi lo ricerchino.E non vedi laggiù quell'ampia, ampia strada,Che si snoda attravers… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Lazy Lob and crazy Cobare weaving webs to wind me.I am far more sweet than other meat,but still they cannot find me!Here am I, naughty little fly;you are fat and lazy. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ In that hour of trial it was the love of his master that helped most to hold him firm; but also deep down in him lived still unconquered his plain hobbit-sense: he knew in the core of his heart that h… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to J.R.R. Tolkien
“ For suddenly above him far and faint his song was taken up, and a voice answering called to him. Maedhros it was that sang amid his torment. But Fingon climbed to the foot of the precipice where his k… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Fear both the heat and the cold of your heart, and try to have patience, if you can. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Dwarves are not heroes, but a calculating folk with a great idea of the value of money; some are tricky and treacherous and pretty bad lots; some are not but are decent enough people like Thorin and C… J.R.R. Tolkien
