Dark tower Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““Hush!" said Gandalf from the shadows at the back of the porch. "Evil things do not come into this valley; but all the same we should not name them. The Lord of the Ring is not Frodo, but the master of the Dark Tower of Mordor, whose power is again stretching out over the world. We are sitting in a fortress. Outside it is getting dark." "Gandalf has been saying many cheerful things like that," said Pippin.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lord of the Rings, 1954
Dark forces are present but unnamed, urging caution and vigilance in a perilous setting.
In simple terms: Beware unseen evil and stay alert.
Key Takeaway
Name threats to confront them.
Themes
caution
danger
vigilance
Mood
tense
foreboding
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- Adventuring
- strategic planning
- leadership
Key Concepts
Power
shadow
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize hidden dangers?
- When is silence safer than speech?
A Different Perspective
Naming may draw attention to threats.
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