“Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Frodo looked up at the Elf standing tall above him, as he gazed into the night, seeking a mark to shoot at.… — J.R.R. Tolkien Elf Copy Share Image
“It was like a globe with a thousand facets; it shone like silver in the firelight, like water in the sun, like… — J.R.R. Tolkien Moon Copy Share Image
“Now that he had his way, and all went well, and he had work to do after his heart, and had honour… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Yet even as he spake the shadows of Mandos lay upon his face, and his spirit fled in that hour to the… — J.R.R. Tolkien Shadows Copy Share Image
“I know why you seek solitude. You suffer; I see it day by day. You sure you do not suffer needlessly? There… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Many a man of arms misreads patience and quiet. She did much good among us at much cost. Her heart was not… — J.R.R. Tolkien Heart Copy Share Image
“Yes, perhaps, yes' said Gollum. 'Sméagol always helps, if they asks - if they asks nicely.' ''Right!' says Sam. 'I does ask.… — J.R.R. Tolkien Gollum Copy Share Image
“The master of the house was an elf-friend—one of those people whose fathers came into the strange stories before the beginning of… — J.R.R. Tolkien History Copy Share Image
“To the dismay of those that stood by, about the body of Saruman a grey mist gathered, and rising very slowly to… — J.R.R. Tolkien Cold wind Copy Share Image
“He muttered that he was going to get his own back. People would see if he would stand being kicked, and driven… — J.R.R. Tolkien Friendship Copy Share Image
“I suppose hobbits need some description nowadays, since they have become rare and shy of the Big People, as they call us.… — J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbits Copy Share Image
“Faithfulness in Christian marriage entails that: great mortification. For a Christian man there is no escape. Marriage may help to sanctify and… — J.R.R. Tolkien Christian marriage Copy Share Image
“He charged the ranks of the goblins of Mount Gram in the Battle of the Green Fields, and knocked their king Golfimbul's… — J.R.R. Tolkien Golf Copy Share Image
“Tom’s words laid bare the hearts of the trees and their thoughts, which were often dark and strange, filled with a hatred… — J.R.R. Tolkien Trees Copy Share Image
“They rested and had a light meal, talking quietly and listening from time to time. Twilight was about them as they crept… — J.R.R. Tolkien Moon Copy Share Image
“He paused and looked at Frodo doubtfully. ‘Have you got it here?’ he asked in a whisper. ‘I can’t help feeling curious,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Less doth yearning trouble him who knoweth many songs, or with his hands can touch the harp: his possession is his gift… — J.R.R. Tolkien Desire Copy Share Image
“Walk no more in the shadows, but awake!' said Aragorn. 'You are weary. Rest a while, and take food, and be ready… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Put on a few eggs, there’s a good fellow!” Gandalf called after him, as the hobbit stumped off to the pantries. “And… — J.R.R. Tolkien Hobbit Copy Share Image
“Frodo gave a cry, and there he was, fallen upon his knees at the chasm's edge. But Gollum, dancing like a mad… — J.R.R. Tolkien Frodo Copy Share Image
“Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.’ ‘Is it indeed?’ laughed Gildor. ‘Elves seldom… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Troll sat alone on his seat of stone, And munched and mumbled a bare old bone; For many a year he had… — J.R.R. Tolkien Troll Copy Share Image
“Warning? Warning against what?’ said Boromir sharply. ‘Against delay. Against the way that seems easier. Against refusal of the burden that is… — J.R.R. Tolkien Truth Copy Share Image
“... but there lies a pain and longing in his eyes, a look of horror as he sees a batlike form crawl… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“All your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men… — J.R.R. Tolkien Eowyn Copy Share Image
“an old man with a staff. He had a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, a silver scarf over which… — J.R.R. Tolkien Old man Copy Share Image
“No, and [the sun] will not rise today, Master Holbytla. Nor ever again, one would think under this cloud. But time does… — J.R.R. Tolkien Light Copy Share Image
“These folk are hewers of trees and hunters of beasts; therefore we are their unfriends, and if they will not depart we… — J.R.R. Tolkien Deforestation Copy Share Image
“For so it seemed to them: Lórien was slipping backward, like a bright ship masted with enchanted trees, sailing on to forgotten… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“¿Dónde has ido, si puedo preguntártelo? —dijo Thorin a Gandalf mientras cabalgaban. A mirar adelante —respondió Gandalf. ¿Y qué te hizo volver… — J.R.R. Tolkien Amor Copy Share Image
“Frodo has been touched by the weapons of the Enemy,' said Strider, 'and there is some poison or evil at work that… — J.R.R. Tolkien Frodo Copy Share Image
“Well, I’ve made up my mind, anyway. I want to see mountains again, Gandalf – mountains; and then find somewhere where I… — J.R.R. Tolkien Psychology Copy Share Image
“I am learning a lot about Sam Gamgee on this journey. First he was a conspirator, now he's a jester. He'll end… — J.R.R. Tolkien Frodo baggins Copy Share Image
“A good vocabulary,’ he once wrote (April 1959), ‘is not acquired by reading books written according to some notion of the vocabulary… — J.R.R. Tolkien Books Copy Share Image
“Aragon felt a shudder run through him at the sound, a strange cold thrill; and yet it was not fear or terror… — J.R.R. Tolkien Adventure Copy Share Image
“Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing… — J.R.R. Tolkien Journey Copy Share Image
“I feel that as long as the Shire lies behind, safe and comfortable, I shall find wandering more bearable: I shall know… — J.R.R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
“Is there no escape then?' said Frodo, looking around wildly. 'If I move I shall be seen and hunted! If I stay,… — J.R.R. Tolkien Escape Copy Share Image
“He used to often say there was only one Road; that it was like a great river: its springs were at every… — J.R.R. Tolkien Journey Copy Share Image