Long Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien Download Open image “Short cuts make long delays.” — J. R. R. Tolkien ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Long Pippin
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Much of the same sort of degraded and filthy talk can still be heard among the orc-minded; dreary and repetitive with hatred and contempt,… — J. R. R. Tolkien Copy Share Image
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