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Doom Quote by J R R Tolkien

“Verily,' said Gandalf, now in a loud voice, keen and clear, 'that way lies our hope, where sits our greatest fear. Doom hangs still on a thread. Yet hope there is still, if we can but stand unconquered for a little while.” quote by J R R Tolkien
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““Verily,' said Gandalf, now in a loud voice, keen and clear, 'that way lies our hope, where sits our greatest fear. Doom hangs still on a thread. Yet hope there is still, if we can but stand unconquered for a little while.””

J R R Tolkien

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lord of the Rings, 1954

Hope persists despite fear, suggesting that confronting dread can sustain optimism even in dire circumstances.

In simple terms: Hope survives when we face fear.

Key Takeaway

Stand firm against fear to keep hope alive.

Themes

hope fear resilience

Mood

determined reflective

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • war zones
  • health challenges

Key Concepts

existential courage hope theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears are you confronting?
  • How can you maintain hope?
A Different Perspective

Hope may feel fragile when fear overwhelms.

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