Pay heed to the tales of old wives. It may well be that they alone keep in memory what it was once needful for the wise to know.
J. R. R. TOLKIENThe world is full enough of hurts and mischances without wars to multiply them.
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What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!’
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Not all those who wander are lost.
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Sorry! I don’t want any adventures, thank you. Not Today. Good morning! But please come to tea -any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Good bye!
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How shall a man judge what to do in such times?’
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All’s well that ends better.
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Yes, I am here. And you are lucky to be here too after all the absurd things you’ve done since you left home.
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False hopes are more dangerous than fears.
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A hunted man sometimes wearies of distrust and longs for friendship.
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Short cuts make long delays.
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I am in fact, a hobbit in all but size
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I wished to be loved by another,’ [Éowyn] answered. ‘But I desire no man’s pity.
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May the hair on your toes never fall out!
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Then Merry heard of all sounds in that hour the strangest. It seemed that Dernhelm laughed, and the clear voice was like the ring of steel. But no living man am I!
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You have nice manners for a thief and a liar, said the dragon.
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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?
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