Hope Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““And the others were thinking equally gloomy thoughts, although when they had said good-bye to Elrond in the high hope of a midsummer morning, they' had spoken gaily of the passage of the mountains, and of riding swift across the lands beyond. They had thought of coming to the secret door in the Lonely Mountain, perhaps that very next first moon of Autumn - 'and perhaps it will be Durin's Day' they had said. Only Gandalf had shaken his head and said nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring, 1954
Characters cling to hopeful expectations while reality hints at danger, showing optimism can coexist with foreboding.
In simple terms: Hopeful optimism despite looming threats.
Key Takeaway
Balance hope with caution.
Themes
optimism
foreboding
journey
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- planning a quest
- preparing for challenges
- managing expectations
Key Concepts
hope
destiny
adventure
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep hope realistic?
- When should caution override optimism?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may ignore warning signs.
![“Things are drawing to the end now, unless I am mistaken. There is an unpleasant time just in front of you; but keep your heart up! You _may_ come through all right." [said Gandalf]” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/886/j-r-r-tolkien-204_inspirational_things-are-drawing-to-the-end-now-unless_1286972.jpg)
