“ It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: some one has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them. 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
“ 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
“ One does not simply walk into Mordor--except that was exactly what everyone in the story did anyway.) Jim Butcher
“ Suddenly Faramir stirred, and he opened his eyes, and he looked on Aragorn who bent over him; and a light of knowledge and love was kindled in his eyes, and he spoke softly. 'My lord, you called me. I… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, an… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ When evening in the Shire was greyhis footsteps on the Hill were heard;before the dawn he went awayon journey long without a word.From Wilderland to Western shore,from northern waste to southern hill,… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Little did I know where the chief peril lay! Truly Elrond spoke, saying that we could not foresee what we might meet upon our road. Torment in the dark was the danger that I feared, and it did not hol… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ But I am the real Strider, fortunately. I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will. J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Then as he had kept watch Sam had noticed that at times a light seemed to be shining faintly within; but now the light was even clearer and stronger. Frodo's face was peaceful, the marks of fear and c… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ I must indeed abide the Doom of Men whether I will or nill: the loss and the silence. But I say to you, King of the Numenoreans, not till now have I understood the tale of your people and their fall.… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Here was one with an air of high nobility such as Aragorn at times revealed, less high perhaps, yet also less incalculable and remote: one of the Kings of Men born into a later time, but touched with… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ Did you know, ji,’ Zulu offered, ‘that the map of Tolkien’s Middle earth fits quite well over central England and Wales? Maybe all fairylands are right here, in our midst. Salman Rushdie
“ He [Bilbo] used often to say there was only one Road; that it was like a great river: its springs were at every doorstep, and every path was its tributary. 'It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out… J.R.R. Tolkien
“ His love for Frodo rose above all other thoughts, and forgetting his peril he cried aloud: 'I'm coming Mr. Frodo! J.R.R. Tolkien
