Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien Download Open image ““A small oversight, but it proved fatal. Small oversights often do.”” — J.R.R. Tolkien ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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