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Comfort Quote by Anonymous

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.” quote by Anonymous
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“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937

A hobbit's home is described as cozy and comfortable, contrasting with unpleasant shelters.

In simple terms: Comfortable home versus unpleasant places.

Key Takeaway

Seek comfort in your own space.

Themes

home comfort environment contrast coziness

Mood

cozy reflective

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • interior design
  • mental health
  • home improvement
  • personal space

Key Concepts

hobbit lore literary description setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a space feel truly comfortable?
  • How can comfort become a trap?
A Different Perspective

Comfort may hide stagnation if not balanced with growth.

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