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Distant Quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien
- But do not despise the lore that has come down from distant years; for oft it may chance that old wives keep in memory word…
- Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending…
- That is the purpose for which you are called hither. Called, is say, though I have not called you to me, strangers from distant lands.…
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- So far be distant; and good night, sweet friend: thy love ne'er alter, till they sweet life end — William Shakespeare
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