Children Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien
““In later days he [Olórin] dearly loved the Children of Eru, and took pity on their sorrows. Those who hearkened to him arose from despair; and in their hearts the desire to heal and to renew awoke, and thoughts of fair things that had not yet been but might yet be made for the enrichment of Arda.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Silmarillion, 1977
The passage shows that compassion for the suffering can awaken hope and inspire creation of a better world.
In simple terms: Compassion sparks hope and creative renewal.
Show empathy to inspire renewal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- community building
- artistic endeavors
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture hope in others?
- What creative acts can you start to heal?
Hope may be fragile and can fade without continued support.