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“Where iss it, where iss it: my Precious, my Precious? It's ours, it is, and we wants it. The thieves, the thieves, the filthy little thieves. Where are they with my Precious? Curse them! We hates them.” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
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““Where iss it, where iss it: my Precious, my Precious? It's ours, it is, and we wants it. The thieves, the thieves, the filthy little thieves. Where are they with my Precious? Curse them! We hates them.””

J.R.R. Tolkien

About This Quote

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

The speaker obsessively seeks a coveted object, expressing hatred toward those who possess it.

In simple terms: A desperate quest for a prized thing, filled with anger toward rivals.

Key Takeaway

Beware obsession and hatred in pursuit of desire.

Themes

obsession greed revenge

Mood

angry intense dramatic

Type

literary dialogue character

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict
  • treasure hunt
  • family rivalry
  • moral dilemma

Key Concepts

power loss identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to sacrifice for something you crave?
  • How does hatred affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective

The fixation can blind judgment and cause self‑destruction.

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