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Gandalf did not move. And in that very moment, away behind…

“Gandalf did not move. And in that very moment, away behind in some courtyard of the City, a cock crowed. Shrill and clear he crowed, recking nothing of wizardry or war, welcoming only the morning that in the sky far above the shadows of death was coming with the dawn.” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
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““Gandalf did not move. And in that very moment, away behind in some courtyard of the City, a cock crowed. Shrill and clear he crowed, recking nothing of wizardry or war, welcoming only the morning that in the sky far above the shadows of death was coming with the dawn.””

J.R.R. Tolkien

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even in dire moments, ordinary sounds signal hope and the arrival of a new day.

In simple terms: Simple sounds herald hope.

Key Takeaway

Listen for everyday signs of renewal.

Themes

hope war nature

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • personal loss
  • morning routines

Key Concepts

literature symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ordinary moments bring you comfort?
  • How does nature contrast with conflict?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize harsh realities.

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