“ I shall claim full amends for every fall and stubbed toe, if you do not lead us well. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Maedhros laughed saying: 'A king is he that can hold his own or else his title is vain. Thingol does but grant us lands where his power does not run. Indeed Doriath alone would be his realm this day b… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Then hope unlooked-for came so suddenly to Eomer's heart, and with it the bite of care and fear renewed, that he said no more, but turned and went swiftly from the hall. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ And what do you wish?' he said at last.'That what should be shall be,' she answered. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Yes, perhaps, yes' said Gollum. 'Sméagol always helps, if they asks - if they asks nicely.'''Right!' says Sam. 'I does ask. And if that isn't nice enough, I begs. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ The Sword of Elendil was forged anew by Elvish smiths, and on its blade was traced a device of seven stars set between the crescent Moon and rayed Sun, and about them was written many runes; for Arago… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ On two chairs beneath the bole of the tree and canopied by a living bough there sat, side by side, Celeborn and Galadriel. Very tall they were, and the Lady no less tall than the Lord; and they were g… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ It was an irresistible development of modern illustration (so largely photographic) that borders should be abandoned and the picture end only with the paper. This method may be suitable for for photog… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ And you, Ring-bearer,’ she said, turning to Frodo. ‘I come to you last who are not last in my thoughts. For you I have prepared this.’ She held up a small crystal phial: it glittered as she moved it,… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Small wonder that spell means both a story told, and a formula of power over living men. -On Fairy Stories J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liber… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ For Isildur would not surrender it to Elrond and Círdan who stood by. They counselled him to cast it into the fire of Orodruin night at hand... But Isildur refused this counsel, saying: 'This I will h… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ But the Queen Arwen said: 'A gift I will give you. For I am the daughter of Elrond. I shall not go with him now when he departs to the Havens; for mine is the choice of Luthien, and as she so I have c… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Then the boat turned towards me, and stayed its pace, and floated slowly by within my hand's reach, yet I durst not handle it. It waded deep, as if it were heavily burdened, and it seemed to me as it… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ And so they stood on the walls of the City of Gondor, and a great wind rose and blew, and their hair, raven and golden, streamed out mingling in the air. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Then Elrond and Galadriel rode on; for the Third Age was over and the Days of the Rings were passed and an end was come of the story and song of those times. J.R.R. Tolkien
