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Plain Quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien
- I have claimed that Escape is one of the main functions of fairy-stories, and since I do not disapprove of them, it is plain that…
- Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. .…
- I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone.' I should think so…
- In that hour of trial it was the love of his master that helped most to hold him firm; but also deep down in him…
- I am in fact a hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain…
- I am in fact a Hobbit in all but size. I like gardens, trees, and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain…
- It is plain that we were meant to go together.
- All the same, I should like it all plain and clear," said he obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for people who tried…
- We are plain quiet folk, and I have no use for adventures. Nasty, disturbing, and uncomfortable things.
- It is plain indeed that in spite of later estrangement Hobbits are relatives of ours: far nearer to us than Elves, or even than Dwarves.…
- We are a plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures.
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