I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.
J. R. R. TOLKIENI am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.
J. R. R. TOLKIENThe way is shut. It was made by those who are Dead, and the Dead keep it, until the time comes. The way is shut.
J. R. R. TOLKIENAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
J. R. R. TOLKIENFrom 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.
J. R. R. TOLKIENWhere there’s life there’s hope.
J. R. R. TOLKIENI will not walk backward in life.
J. R. R. TOLKIENIt does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.
J. R. R. TOLKIENHow shall a man judge what to do in such times?’
J. R. R. TOLKIENI do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.
J. R. R. TOLKIENIt is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.
J. R. R. TOLKIENBut in the end it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass.
J. R. R. TOLKIENIt is useless to meet revenge with revenge; it will heal nothing.
J. R. R. TOLKIENEven the smallest person can change the course of the future
J. R. R. TOLKIENIt is perilous to study too deeply the arts of the Enemy, for good or for ill.
J. R. R. TOLKIENShort cuts make long delays.
J. R. R. TOLKIENDo not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.
J. R. R. TOLKIEN