“... for a man may cover his blemish, but unbind it he cannot, for where once 'tis applied, thence part will it never.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Blemish Copy Share Image
“Clearly the ring had an unwholesome power that set to work on its keeper at once. That” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“The misty morning crawleth grey from dusk to the reluctant day.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Dusk Copy Share Image
“The ring!" exclaimed Frodo. 'Has he left me that? I wonder why. Still, it may be useful.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Frodo baggins Copy Share Image
“These too in their time shall find that all that they do redounds at the end only to the glory of my… — J.R.R. Tolkien Beginning Copy Share Image
“Go back?” he thought. “No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Now the Children of Ilúvatar are Elves and Men, the Firstborn and the Followers.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Children Copy Share Image
“One who cannot cast away a treasure at need is in fetters. You did rightly.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Treasure Copy Share Image
“Still that must be expected,' said Gandalf to himself. 'He is not half through yet, and to what he will come in… — J.R.R. Tolkien Elrond Copy Share Image
“No more debates disturbed his mind. He knew all the arguments of despair and would not listen to them. His will was… — J.R.R. Tolkien Mind Copy Share Image
“Frodo sat silent and motionless. Fear seemed to stretch out a vast hand, like a dark cloud rising in the East and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Darkness Copy Share Image
“This is the Master-ring, the One Ring to rule them all. This is the One Ring that he lost many ages ago,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbit Copy Share Image
“We were born in a dark age out of due time (for use). But there is this comfort: otherwise we should not… — J.R.R. Tolkien Catholic Copy Share Image
“And it is not our part here to take thought only for a season, or for a few lives of Men, or… — J.R.R. Tolkien Spring Copy Share Image
“Frodo: I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened. Gandalf: So do all who… — J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbit Copy Share Image
“I am not altogether on anybody’s side , because nobody is altogether on my side , if you understand me: nobody cares… — J.R.R. Tolkien Elves 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 Gandalf Copy Share Image
“All that the unsuspecting Bilbo saw that morning was an old man with a staff. He had a tall pointed blue hat,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Black boots Copy Share Image
“Though he walked and breathed, and about him living leaves and flowers were stirred by the same cool wind as fanned his… — J.R.R. Tolkien Frodo baggins 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,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Fish and chips Copy Share Image
“Elven Hymn to Elbereth Snow-white! Snow-white! O Lady clear! O Queen beyond the Western Seas! O Light to us that wander here… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“But when Aragorn arose all that beheld him gazed in silence, for it seemed to them that he was revealed to them… — J.R.R. Tolkien Aragorn Copy Share Image
“Middle-earth is ... not my own invention. It is a modernization or alteration ... of an old word for the inhabited world… — J.R.R. Tolkien Middle earth Copy Share Image
“So the days slipped away, as each morning dawned bright and fair, and each evening followed cool and clear. But autumn was… — J.R.R. Tolkien Every night Copy Share Image
“For the Quest is achieved, and now all is over. I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Oft it may be chance that old wives keep in memory word of things that once were heedful for the wise to… — J.R.R. Tolkien Memory Copy Share Image
“Just a plain hobbit you look,’ said Bilbo. ‘But there is more about you now than appears on the surface. Good luck… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“many of their own wolves were turning upon them and rending the dead and the wounded.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Wolves Copy Share Image
“Step onto the road and there’s no telling where you might be swept off to.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Journey Copy Share Image
“But you will be healed. You were meant to be solid and whole, and you will be.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“What on earth did I ask him to tea for!” he said to himself, as he went to the pantry.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Coffee Copy Share Image
“These hobbits will sit on the edge of ruin and discuss the pleasures of the table.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbits Copy Share Image
“Éowyn ¿No me amáis, o no queréis amarme? -Quería el amor de otro hombre -respondió ella-. Mas no quiero la piedad de… — J.R.R. Tolkien Amor Copy Share Image
“Gandalf put his hand on Pippin's head. "There never was much hope," he answered. "Just a fool's hope, as I have been… — J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbit Copy Share Image
“I can put it no plainer than by saying that Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, and not by its maker.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbit Copy Share Image
“Yes, yes, my dear sir—and I do know your name, Mr. Bilbo Baggins.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I name you Elf-friend; and may the stars shine upon the end of your road!” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“I stood alone on an island in the clouds; and I had no chance of escape, and my days were bitter.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Island Copy Share Image
“If I choose to send thee, Tuor son of Huor, then believe not that thy one sword is not worth the sending.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“A light like the glint of water on dewy grass flashed from under her feet as she danced.” — J.R.R. Tolkien Dance Copy Share Image
