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Why Quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien
- The Lord of the Rings is of course a fundamentally religious and Catholic work; unconsciously so at first, but consciously in the revision. That is…
- I remember nothing about it except a philological fact. My mother said nothing about the dragon, but pointed out that one could not say 'a…
- 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…
- Why O why did I ever leave my hobbit-hole?" said poor Mr. Baggins, bumping up and down on Bombur's back.
- Here was one with an air of high nobility such as Aragorn at times revealed, less high perhaps, yet also less incalculable and remote: one…
- I am old, Gandalf. I don't look it, but I am beginning to feel it in my heart of hearts. Well-preserved indeed! Why, I feel…
- Sorry! I don't want any adventures, thank you. Not Today. Good morning! But please come to tea -any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Good…
- Why was I chosen?' 'Such questions cannot be answered,' said Gandalf. 'You may be sure that it was not for any merit that others do…
- Of course, it is likely enough, my friends,' he said slowly, 'likely enough that we are going to our doom: the last march of the…
- The stars are far brighter Than gems without measure, The moon is far whiter Than silver in treasure; The fire is more shining On hearth…
- Why must you speak your thoughts? Silence, if fair words stick in your throat, would serve all our ends better.
- When he heard there was nothing to eat, he sat down and wept… “Why did I ever wake up!†he cried.
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