1,027 Quotes by J. R. R. Tolkien

All your words are but to say you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men have died in battle and honour, you have leave to be burned in the house, for the men will need it no more. But I am of the house of Erol and not a serving woman. I can ride and weild blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.

I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to

Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

It's a job that's never started that takes the longest to finish.

When he heard there was nothing to eat, he sat down and wept… “Why did I ever wake up!” he cried.

Courage is found in unlikely places.

It's the job that's never started takes longest to finish.

We may indeed in counsel point to the higher road, but we cannot compel any free creature to walk upon it. That leadeth to tyranny, which disfigureth good and maketh it seem hateful.

Fear both the heat and the cold of your heart, and try to have patience, if you can.