Road Quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien

9 Road quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien

Tolkien’s love for wandering shows up in these eight brief passages, each hinting at the hidden wonders beyond the next bend. Even in a short list, his lyrical tone makes the road feel like a portal to something larger.

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“Roads go ever ever on, Over”

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“Step onto the road and there’s no telling where you might be swept off to.”

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“You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off…

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“The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And…

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“It is less easy to find people in the woods and fields.And if you are supposed to be on the road,there is…

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“Don’t be precise,” said Dwalin, “and don’t worry! You will have to manage without pocket-handkerchiefs, and a good many other things, before…

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“He used to often say there was only one Road; that it was like a great river: its springs were at every…

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“Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing…

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“Roads Go Ever On Roads go ever ever on, Over rock and under tree, By caves where never sun has shone, By…

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“But the Queen Arwen said: 'A gift I will give you. For I am the daughter of Elrond. I shall not go with him…

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“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…

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“May your beer be laid under an enchantment of surpassing excellence for seven years!”

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“Though sword shall be rusted, And throne and crown perish With strength that men trusted And wealth that they cherish, Here grass is still…

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“Co to mělo v kapšiškách? Nechtělo to říct, ne, milášku. Podvodníšek mrňavá. Nefér otázka. Podvádělo to první. Poruššilo to pravidla. Měli šme to žmáčknout,…

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“it is horrible being all alone.”

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