And some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History became legend. Legend became myth. And for two and a half thousand years, the ring passed out of all knowledge.
J. R. R. TOLKIENI was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to
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There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
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Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
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In this hour, I do not believe that any darkness will endure.
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It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish.
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I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very difficult to find anyone.’
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Fear both the heat and the cold of your heart, and try to have patience, if you can.
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You have nice manners for a thief and a liar, said the dragon.
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For even the very wise cannot see all ends.
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The world is full enough of hurts and mischances without wars to multiply them.
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I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.
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I am the clue-finder, the web-cutter, the stinging fly. I was chosen for the lucky number.
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In sorrow we must go, but not in despair. Behold! we are not bound for ever to the circles of the world, and beyond them is more than memory.
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May the hair on your toes never fall out!
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From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring. Renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again shall be king.
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He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.
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