“Lorien who loves twilights and flittering shadows, and sweet scents borne upon evening winds, who is the lord of dreams and imaginings, sat nigh and whispered swift noiseless words, while his sprites played half-heard tunes beside him like music stealing… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
But when I say free, I mean free: free from bond, of chain or command:to go where you will, even, even to Mordor Saruman,… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
Far over the misty mountains grim To dungeons deep and caverns dim We must away, ere break of day, To win our harps and… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
“But where our hearts truly lie is in peace and quiet and good tilled earth.” — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
That is Shadowfax. He is cheif of the Maeras, lords of all horses, and not even Theoden, King of Rohan, has ever looked on… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Then are we not to see the merry young hobbits again?" said Legolas. "I did not say so," said Gandalf. "Who knows? Have patience.… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
“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 come. What does the king command?' 'Walk no more in the shadows, but awake!' said Aragorn. 'You are weary. Rest a… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share
The pines were roaring on the height, The wind was moaning in the night. The fire was red, it flaming spread; The trees like… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
Far over the misty mountains cold To dungeons deep and caverns old We must away ere break of day To seek the pale enchanted… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
Goblets they carved there for themselves And harps of gold; where no man delves There lay they long, and many a song Was sung… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
The dwarves of yore made mighty spells, While hammers fell like ringing bells In places deep, where dark things sleep, In hollow halls beneath… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
Tolkien offers sympathy, surrender, friendship and, most of all, forgiveness. — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image