Farewell Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““Farewell!” they cried, “wherever you fare, till your eyries receive you at the journey’s end!” That is the polite thing to say among eagles.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Silmarillion, 1977
A farewell among eagles uses lofty metaphor to convey respect and hope for safe arrival at life's end.
In simple terms: Polite goodbye, wishing safe arrival.
Key Takeaway
Offer sincere farewells, honor journeys.
Themes
farewell
respect
journey
metaphor
hope
Mood
poetic
hopeful
formal
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- end of career
- death
- graduation
Key Concepts
mythology
symbolism
life cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the eagle symbolize for you?
- How can you give meaningful goodbyes?
A Different Perspective
Metaphorical language may obscure literal meaning.
