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Good morning Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien

“Good Morning!” said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat. “What do you mean?” he said. “Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good…” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
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““Good Morning!” said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat. “What do you mean?” he said. “Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?” “All of them at once,” said Bilbo. “And a very fine morning for a pipe of tobacco out of doors, into the bargain. If you have a pipe about you, sit down and have a fill of mine! There’s no hurry, we have all the day before us!” Then Bilbo sat down on a seat by his door, crossed his legs, and blew out a beautiful grey ring of smoke that sailed up into the air without breaking and floated away over The Hill. “Very pretty!” said Gandalf. “But I have no time to blow smoke-rings this morning. I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone.” “I should think so—in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner! I can’t think what anybody sees in them,” said our Mr. Baggins, and stuck one thumb behind his braces, and blew out another even bigger smoke-ring. Then he took out his morning letters, and began to read, pretending to take no more notice of the old man. He had decided that he was not quite his sort, and wanted him to go away. But the old man did not move. He stood leaning on his stick and gazing at the hobbit without saying anything, till Bilbo got quite uncomfortable and even a little cross. “Good morning!” he said at last. “We don’t want any adventures here, thank you! You might try over The Hill or across The Water.” By this he meant that the conversation was at an end.””

J.R.R. Tolkien

About This Quote

Source Book: The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937

Bilbo greets the day with optimism, while Gandalf questions the meaning behind simple wishes, highlighting differing attitudes toward routine and adventure.

In simple terms: Morning greetings can hide deeper intentions; perspectives differ on routine versus adventure.

Key Takeaway

Recognize varied viewpoints on everyday moments.

Themes

greeting perspective adventure routine communication

Mood

lighthearted contemplative

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • morning routine
  • friendship
  • adventure planning
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

existential meaning social interaction choice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret simple greetings?
  • When do you challenge routine expectations?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for adventure; some prefer comfort.

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