Golf Quote by Anonymous
““Excitable little fellow,” said Gandalf, as they sat down again. “Gets funny queer fits, but he is one of the best, one of the best—as fierce as a dragon in a pinch.” If you have ever seen a dragon in a pinch, you will realize that this was only poetical exaggeration applied to any hobbit, even to Old Took’s great-grand-uncle Bullroarer, who was so huge (for a hobbit) that he could ride a horse. He charged the ranks of the goblins of Mount Gram in the Battle of the Green Fields, and knocked their king Golfimbul’s head clean off with a wooden club. It sailed a hundred yards through the air and went down a rabbit-hole, and in this way the battle was won and the game of Golf invented at the same moment.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937
A hobbit’s unexpected bravery is likened to a dragon’s fierce power, highlighting that even the smallest can achieve great feats.
In simple terms: Small heroes can be surprisingly powerful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value hidden strengths.
Themes
courage
humor
unexpected heroism
Mood
playful
admiring
Type
literary
anecdotal
When to use this quote
- team battles
- personal challenges
- leadership moments
Key Concepts
mythic exaggeration
character archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discover hidden strengths?
- When might humor mask seriousness?
A Different Perspective
The comparison may overstate ability, causing unrealistic expectations.
