Farewell Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““Farewell, good thief,” he said. “I go now to the halls of waiting to sit beside my fathers, until the world is renewed. Since I leave now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth, I wish to part in friendship from you, and I would take back my words and deeds at the Gate.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Silmarillion, 1977
A character bids farewell, renouncing material wealth and seeking spiritual reunion, hoping to amend past deeds at a metaphysical gate.
In simple terms: Leaving riches for spiritual peace and redemption.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner peace over material gain.
Themes
redemption
spirituality
farewell
friendship
legacy
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- death rituals
- inheritance discussions
- ethical decisions
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
afterlife
moral reckoning
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true redemption require?
- Can material loss lead to spiritual gain?
A Different Perspective
The promise of redemption may be uncertain without sincere change.
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