“The trees and the grasses and all things growing or living in the land belong each ro themselves.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Legolas was standing, gazing northwards into the darkness, thoughtful and silent as a young tree in a windless night.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Even in ancient days they were, as a rule, shy of 'the Big Folk', as they call us, and now they avoid… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Wonderful folk, Elves, sir! Wonderful!' 'They are,' said Frodo. 'Do you like them still, now you have had a closer view?” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Let go! Gollum,' he said. 'This is Sting. You have seen it before once upon a time. Let go, or you'll feel… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“As they sang the hobbit felt in love of beautiful things made by hands and by cunning and by magic moving through… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Boromir was a valiant member of our Company,' said Frodo at length. 'Yes, I was his friend, for my part” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The names of the dwarves in The Hobbit were taken from verses of a very ancient Norse poem called Voluspà.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Frodo! Mr. Frodo, my dear!' cried Sam, tears almost blinding him. 'It's Sam, I've come!' He half lifted his master and hugged… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“O Sam! cried Frodo. 'What have I said? What have I done? Forgive me! After all you have done. It is the… — 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… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Then Frodo stirred and spoke with a clear voice, indeed with a voice clearer and more powerful than Sam had ever heard… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I thought all the trees were whispering to each other, passing news and plots along in an unintelligible language; and the branches… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“In Dwimordene,in Lorien Seldom have walked the feet of Men, Few mortal eyes have seen the light That lies there ever,long and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Frodo: I can't recall the taste of food, nor the sound of water, nor the touch of grass. I'm naked in the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Smeagol,' said Gollum suddenly and clearly, opening his eyes wide and staring at Frodo with a strange light. 'Smeagol will swear on… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“In the stern sat Aragon son of Arathorn, proud and erect, guiding the boat with skilful strokes; his hood was cast back,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Where are you going, Master?' cried Sam, though at last he understood what was happening. 'To the Havens, Sam,' said Frodo. 'And… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“All this last day Frodo had not spoken, but had walked half-bowed, often stumbling, as if his eyes no longer saw the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“It was now Frodo's turn to feel pleased with himself. He capered about on the table; and when he came up a… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Saruman rose to his feet, and stared at Frodo. There was a strange look in his eyes of mingled wonder and respect… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I admire Tolkien greatly. His books had enormous influence on me. And the trope that he sort of established—the idea of the… — George R.R. Martin Copy Share Image
“Gandalf!' cried Frodo, sitting up. There was the old wizard, sitting in a chair by an open window. 'Yes,' he said, 'I… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Slowly the lights of the torches in front of Merry flicked and went out, and he was walking in a darkness; and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“All now took leave of the Lord of the City and went to rest while they still could. Outside there was a… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“In the spring when the wind is in the new leaves the echo of her voice may still be heard by the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I am tired of stairs and stone passages. i would give a good deal for the feel of grass at my toes.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“You are wise and fearless and fair, Lady Galadriel,' said Frodo. 'I will give you the One Ring, if you ask for… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“We cannot achieve victory by arms, but by arms we can give the Ring-bearer his only chance, frail though it be.” — 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
“At that moment there was a knock on the door, and Sam came in. He ran to Frodo and took his left… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“You take after Bilbo,' said Gandalf. 'There is more about you than meets the eye, as I said of him long ago.'… — 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
“Frodo has been touched by the weapons of the Enemy,' said Strider, 'and there is some poison or evil at work that… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“in her hand she held a harp, and she sang. Sad and sweet was the sound of her voice in the cool… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Frodo: Mordor. I hope the others find a safer route. Sam: Strider will look after them. Frodo: I don’t suppose we’ll ever… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Is there no escape then?' said Frodo, looking around wildly. 'If I move I shall be seen and hunted! If I stay,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The trees do not like strangers. They watch you. They are usually content merely to watch you, as long as daylight lasts,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Aragon felt a shudder run through him at the sound, a strange cold thrill; and yet it was not fear or terror… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
