“The ring!" exclaimed Frodo. 'Has he left me that? I wonder why. Still, it may be useful.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The trees and the grasses and all things growing or living in the land belong each ro themselves.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I am commanded to go to the land of Mordor, and therefore I shall go,' said Frodo. 'If there is only one… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Heed no nightly noises! for nothing passes door and window here save moonlight and starlight and the wind off the hill-top.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Legolas was standing, gazing northwards into the darkness, thoughtful and silent as a young tree in a windless night.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Even in ancient days they were, as a rule, shy of 'the Big Folk', as they call us, and now they avoid… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I suppose hobbits need some descriptions nowadays, since they have become rare and shy of the Big people, as they call us.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Wonderful folk, Elves, sir! Wonderful!' 'They are,' said Frodo. 'Do you like them still, now you have had a closer view?” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Let go! Gollum,' he said. 'This is Sting. You have seen it before once upon a time. Let go, or you'll feel… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“As they sang the hobbit felt in love of beautiful things made by hands and by cunning and by magic moving through… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Glorfindel smiled. 'I doubt very much,' he said, 'if your friends would be in danger if you were not with them! The… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“O Sam! cried Frodo. 'What have I said? What have I done? Forgive me! After all you have done. It is the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Though he walked and breathed, and about him living leaves and flowers were stirred by the same cool wind as fanned his… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Sam: Mordor. The one place in Middle-earth we don't want to see any closer, and the one place we're trying to get… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Fair lady!' said Frodo again after a while. 'Tell me, if my asking does not seem foolish, who is Tom Bombadil?' 'He… — j.r.r. tolkien Copy Share Image
“Very fair was her face, and her long hair was like a river of gold. Slender and tall she was in her… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Then Frodo stirred and spoke with a clear voice, indeed with a voice clearer and more powerful than Sam had ever heard… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“A shrill cry rang out in the night; and he felt a pain like a dart of poisoned ice pierce his left… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“When evening in the Shire was grey his footsteps on the Hill were heard; before the dawn he went away on journey… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Where are you going, Master?' cried Sam, though at last he understood what was happening. 'To the Havens, Sam,' said Frodo. 'And… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“It was now Frodo's turn to feel pleased with himself. He capered about on the table; and when he came up a… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“All this last day Frodo had not spoken, but had walked half-bowed, often stumbling, as if his eyes no longer saw the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Saruman rose to his feet, and stared at Frodo. There was a strange look in his eyes of mingled wonder and respect… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Hullo!” said Merry. “So that’s what is bothering you? Now, Pippin my lad, don’t forget Gildor’s saying—the one Sam used to quote:… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I admire Tolkien greatly. His books had enormous influence on me. And the trope that he sort of established—the idea of the… — George R.R. Martin Copy Share Image
“A wild light came into Frodo's eyes. 'Stand away! Don't touch me!' he cried. 'It is mine, I say. Be off!' His… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Boromir was a valiant member of our Company,' said Frodo at length. 'Yes, I was his friend, for my part” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The names of the dwarves in The Hobbit were taken from verses of a very ancient Norse poem called Voluspà.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Frodo! Mr. Frodo, my dear!' cried Sam, tears almost blinding him. 'It's Sam, I've come!' He half lifted his master and hugged… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I am tired of stairs and stone passages. i would give a good deal for the feel of grass at my toes.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“You are wise and fearless and fair, Lady Galadriel,' said Frodo. 'I will give you the One Ring, if you ask for… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“We cannot achieve victory by arms, but by arms we can give the Ring-bearer his only chance, frail though it be.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“In the spring when the wind is in the new leaves the echo of her voice may still be heard by the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
