“[T]here were two musics progressing at one time before the seat of Ilúvatar, and they were utterly at variance. The one was… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I know why you seek solitude. You suffer; I see it day by day. You sure you do not suffer needlessly? There… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The wise speak only of what they know, Gríma son of Gálmód. A witless worm have you become. Therefore be silent, and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“There’s earth under his old feet, and clay on his fingers; wisdom in his bones, and both his eyes are open” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“even as he took her hand and kissed it, he fell into sleep. Then a great beauty was revealed in him, so… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“But of Olórin that tale does not speak; for though he loved the Elves, he walked among them unseen, or in form… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Indeed if fish had fish-lore and Wise-fish, it is probable that the business of anglers would be very little hindered.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“was I chosen?’ ‘Such questions cannot be answered,’ said Gandalf. ‘You may be sure that it was not for any merit that… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“As a lord was held for the strength of his body and stoutness of heart. Much lore he learned, and loved wisdom… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“And here you will stay, Gandalf the Grey, and rest from journeys. For I am Saruman the Wise, Saruman the Ring-maker, Saruman… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not. It is… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Among those who still have enough wisdom not to think fairy-stories are pernicious, the common opinion seems to be that there is… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“In all the days of the Third Age, after the fall of Gil-galad, Master Elrond abode in Imladris, and he gathered there… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Despair, or folly?' said Gandalf. 'It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I wish I had never seen the Ring! Why did it come to me? Why was I chosen?’ ‘Such questions cannot be… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“And he that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.” — 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
