It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.
J. R. R. TOLKIENThen 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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But in the end it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass.
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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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Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.
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I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.
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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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Where there’s life there’s hope, and need of vittles.
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It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish.
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In this hour, I do not believe that any darkness will endure.
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What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!’
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His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.
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Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters, toothless bites, mouthless mutters.
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I wished to be loved by another,’ [Éowyn] answered. ‘But I desire no man’s pity.
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The way is shut. It was made by those who are Dead, and the Dead keep it, until the time comes. The way is shut.
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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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End? No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path. One that we all must take.
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