95 Quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien about tolkien



  • Author J.R.R. Tolkien
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    A Balrog,' muttered Gandalf. 'Now I understand.' He faltered and leaned heavily on his staff. 'What an evil fortune! And I am already weary.

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    But of Olórin that tale does not speak; for though he loved the Elves, he walked among them unseen, or in form as one of them, and they did not know whence came the fair visions or the promptings of wisdom that he put into their hearts. In later days he was the friend of all the Children of Ilúvatar, and took pity on their sorrows; and those who listened to him awoke from despair and put away the imaginations of darkness.

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    Ever your desire is to appear lordly and generous as a king of old... But in desperate hours gentleness may be repaid with death.''So be it,' said Faramir.

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