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Frodo Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

“They must understand that – Elrond and the Council, and the great Lords and Ladies with all their wisdom. Their plans have gone wrong. I can't be their Ring-bearer. Not without Mr. Frodo.” quote by J. R. R. Tolkien — Download Open image

“They must understand that – Elrond and the Council, and the great Lords and Ladies with all their wisdom. Their plans have gone wrong. I can't be their Ring-bearer. Not without Mr. Frodo.”

J. R. R. Tolkien

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