Chivalry Quote by Anonymous
“But fear no more! I would not take this thing, if it lay by the highway. Not were Minas Tirith falling in ruin and I alone could save her, so, using the weapon of the Dark Lord for her good and my glory. No, I do not wish for such triumphs, Frodo son of Drogo.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lord of the Rings, 1954
A character refuses to use evil means for good, rejecting personal glory in favor of moral integrity.
In simple terms: Reject using dark power for personal gain.
Key Takeaway
Choose integrity over temptation.
Themes
ethics
power
heroism
Mood
determined
solemn
Type
fictional
ethical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
literature
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- When is compromise justified?
- How to resist corrupting power?
A Different Perspective
The stance may be idealistic in dire circumstances.
