Air Quote by Anonymous
““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 Novel: The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937
Exaggerated tales of heroic feats turn ordinary beings into legends, showing how mythic storytelling elevates simple events into epic narratives.
In simple terms: Stories magnify ordinary actions into legends.
Key Takeaway
Embrace storytelling to inspire and remember.
Themes
myth
heroism
storytelling
imagination
Mood
playful
adventurous
inspirational
Type
narrative
folklore
motivational
When to use this quote
- children's literature
- role‑playing games
- motivational speeches
- team building
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
legend
exaggeration
cultural memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exaggeration affect perception of reality?
- When is myth beneficial versus misleading?
A Different Perspective
Over‑dramatic narratives can obscure factual truth and lead to unrealistic expectations.
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