Friendship Quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien

18 Friendship quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Tolkien’s love of fellowship shines through these 18 reflections, reminding us that true companions are as essential as any quest. The words feel like a quiet campfire chat, perfect for fans of his legendary journeys.

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“But I don't think I ought to leave my friends like this, after all we have gone through together.”

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“You will meet many foes, some open, and some disguised; and you may find friends upon your way when you least look…

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“But it may be the hard part of a friend to rebuke a friend's folly.”

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“Boromir was a valiant member of our Company,' said Frodo at length. 'Yes, I was his friend, for my part”

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“You speak as a friend of Túrin son of Húrin?’ said Thingol. ‘I was, but I have loved truth more and longer,’…

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“But Olwë answered: ‘We renounce no friendship. But it may be the part of a friend to rebuke a friend’s folly.”

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“in the following Appendices, especially A to D, see the note at the end of the Prologue. The section A III, Durin’s…

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“Yes" Said Gandalf; "for it will be better to ride back three together than one alone. Well, here at last, dear friends,…

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“Since I leave now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth, I wish to part in friendship…

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“A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but…

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“At that moment there was a knock on the door, and Sam came in. He ran to Frodo and took his left…

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“Farewell, good thief,” he said. “I go now to the halls of waiting to sit beside my fathers, until the world is…

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“No, he will not!" said Frodo. "I shall not ride him, if I am to be carried off to Rivendell or anywhere…

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“At last Frodo spoke with hesitation. 'I believed that you were a friend before the letter came,' he said, 'or at least…

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“He muttered that he was going to get his own back. People would see if he would stand being kicked, and driven…

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“As a small token only of your friendship Sauron asks this,” he said: “ that you should find this thief,” such was…

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“You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin – to the bitter end. And you can trust us…

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“Still, I wonder if we shall ever be put into songs or tales. We're in one, of course, but I mean: put…

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“it is horrible being all alone.”

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