“[T]here were two musics progressing at one time before the seat of Ilúvatar, and they were utterly at variance. The one was… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The doom of the Elves is to be immortal, to love the beauty of the world, to bring it to full flower… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“What a pity Bilbo did not stab the vile creature, when he had a chance! Pity? It was Pity that stayed his… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Through Rohan over fen and field where the long grass grows The West Wind goes walking, and about the walls it goes.… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“But this is terrible!’ cried Frodo. ‘Far worse than the worst that I imagined from your hints and warnings. O Gandalf, best… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Gandalf did not move. And in that very moment, away behind in some courtyard of the City, a cock crowed. Shrill and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Then suddenly he beheld his sister Éowyn as she lay, and he knew her. He stood a moment as a man who… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“We plunged into the deep water and all was dark. Cold it was as the tide of death: almost it froze my… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Deserves it! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“To the dismay of those that stood by, about the body of Saruman a grey mist gathered, and rising very slowly to… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I am frightened; and I do not feel any pity for Gollum.’ ‘You have not seen him,’ Gandalf broke in. ‘No, and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“And in that very moment, away behind in some courtyard of the City, a cock crowed. Shrill and clear he crowed, recking… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“And in that very moment, away behind in some far corner of the city, a cock crowed. Shrill and clear he crowed… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“They have seen Death and ultimate defeat, and yet they would not in despair retreat, but oft to victory have tuned the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Child of the kindly West, I have come to know, if more of us valued your ways - food and cheer above… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Now at any rate he is as bad as an Orc, and just an enemy. He deserves death.’ ‘Deserves it! I daresay… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I will vouch for him before the seat of Denethor,' said Gandalf. 'And as for valour, that cannot be computed by stature. He has… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I have chosen Mr Baggins and that ought to be enough for all of you. If I say he is a Burglar, a Burglar… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“he can see through a brick wall in time (as they say in Bree). But” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The consolation of fairy-stories, the joy of the happy ending; or more correctly of the good catastrophe, the sudden joyous "turn" (for there is… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Sméagol won't grub for roots and carrotses and - taters. What's taters, precious, eh, what's taters?' 'Po-ta-toes,' said Sam. 'The Gaffer's delight, and rare… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“But the Queen Arwen said: 'A gift I will give you. For I am the daughter of Elrond. I shall not go with him… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“If you lived near the edge of Mirkwood, you would take the word of no one that you did not know as well as… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“He was dark-haired as his mother, and promised to be like her in mood also; for he was not merry, and spoke little, though… — 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 to. It's… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“May your beer be laid under an enchantment of surpassing excellence for seven years!” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Though sword shall be rusted, And throne and crown perish With strength that men trusted And wealth that they cherish, Here grass is still… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
