“It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: some one has to give them up, lose them, so that… — 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
“Frodo gave a cry, and there was, fallen upon his knees at the chasm's edge. But Gollum, dancing like a mad thing,… — 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
“I shall have to go. But-" and here Frodo looked hard at Sam- "if you really care about me, you will have… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Hobbits always so polite, yes! O nice hobbits! Smeagol brings them up secret ways that nobody else could find. Tired he is,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“There was a lot more to that song,' said Sam, 'all about Mordor. I didn’t learn that part, it gave me the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“As I lay in prison, Sam, I tried to remember the Brandywine, and Woody End, and The Water running through the mill… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Yes, perhaps, yes' said Gollum. 'Sméagol always helps, if they asks - if they asks nicely.' ''Right!' says Sam. 'I does ask.… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Frodo: Sam! Wood-Elves! They're going to the harbour beyond the White Towers. To the Grey Havens Sam: They're leaving Middle-earth. Frodo: Never… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I feel like spring after winter, and sun on the leaves; and like trumpets and harps and all the songs I have… — 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
