The bells were ringing in the dale And men looked up with faces pale; The dragon's ire more fierce than fire Laid low their towers and houses frail. — 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… — JRR Tolkien Copy Share Image
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
