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“Suddenly Faramir stirred, and he opened his eyes, and he looked on Aragorn who bent over him; and a light of knowledge and love was kindled in his eyes, and he spoke softly. 'My lord, you called me. I come. What does the king command?' 'Walk no more in the shadows, but awake!' said Aragorn. 'You…” quote by JRR Tolkien
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““Suddenly Faramir stirred, and he opened his eyes, and he looked on Aragorn who bent over him; and a light of knowledge and love was kindled in his eyes, and he spoke softly. 'My lord, you called me. I come. What does the king command?' 'Walk no more in the shadows, but awake!' said Aragorn. 'You are weary. Rest a while, and take food, and be ready when I return.””

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About This Quote

Source Book: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien, 1955

Aragorn urges Faramir to leave secrecy, rest, and prepare for upcoming duties, offering care and guidance.

In simple terms: Rest and prepare before returning to duty.

Key Takeaway

Take a pause, nourish yourself, then act.

Themes

leadership care preparation

Mood

supportive determined

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • military campaign
  • personal crisis
  • leadership transition
  • rest periods

Key Concepts

trust responsibility recovery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance rest with urgency?
  • When is it wise to pause before a task?
A Different Perspective

Rest may delay immediate action, risking missed opportunities.

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