Quotes From "The Fellowship Of The Ring" By J.r.r. Tolkien

There are many things in the deep waters; and seas and lands may change. And it is not our part here to take thought only for a season, or for a few lives of Men, or for a passing age of the world. We should seek a final end of this menace, even if we do not hope to make one. J.r.r. Tolkien

For a while the hobbits continued to talk and think of the past journey and of the perils that lay ahead; but such was the virtue of the land of Rivendell that soon all fear and anxiety was lifted from their minds. The future, good or ill, was not forgotten, but ceased to have any power over the present. Health and hope grew strong in them, and they were content with each good day as it came, taking pleasure in every meal, and in every word and song. J.r.r. Tolkien

I wish it need not have happened in my time, " said Frodo."So do I, " said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. J.r.r. Tolkien

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. 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. J.r.r. Tolkien

I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history — true or feigned— with its varied applicability to the thought and experience of readers. I think that many confuse applicability with allegory, but the one resides in the freedom of the reader, and the other in the purposed domination of the author. J.r.r. Tolkien

But it does not seem that I can trust anyone, ' said Frodo.Sam looked at him unhappily. 'It all depends on what you want, ' put in Merry. 'You can trust us to stick with you through thick and thin--to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours--closer than you keep it yourself. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo. J.r.r. Tolkien

You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin — to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours — closer than you yourself keep it. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo. Anyway: there it is. We know most of what Gandalf has told you. We know a good deal about the ring. We are horribly afraid—but we are coming with you; or following you like hounds. J.r.r. Tolkien

He did not falter, as long as there was a path that led toward his goal. J.r.r. Tolkien

Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. J.r.r. Tolkien

For nothing is evil in the beginning. J.r.r. Tolkien

Fly, you fools! ' he cried, and was gone. J.r.r. Tolkien

But the only measure that he knows is desire desire for power and so he judges all hearts. Into his heart the thought will not enter that any will refuse it that having the Ring we may seek to destroy it. If we seek this we shall put him out of reckoning. J.r.r. Tolkien

That's what I meant, ' said Pippin. 'We hobbits ought to stick together, and we will. I shall go, unless they chain me up. There must be someone with intelligence in the party. J.r.r. Tolkien

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. J.r.r. Tolkien

As the story grew, it put down roots into the past and threw out unexpected branches . J.r.r. Tolkien

May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out. J.r.r. Tolkien

They themselves do not see the world of light as we do, but our shapes cast shadows in their minds, which only the noon sun destroys. J.r.r. Tolkien

For the rest, they shall represent the other Free Peoples of the World: Elves, Dwarves, and Men, Legolas shall be for the Elves; and Gimli son of Gloin for the Dwarves. They are willing to go at least to the passes of the Mountains, and maybe beyond. For Men you shall have Aragorn son of Arathorn, for the Ring of Isildur concerns him closely J.r.r. Tolkien

Against delay. Against the way that seems easier. Against refusal of the burden that is laid on me. Against - well, if it must be said, against trust in the strength and truth of Men. J.r.r. Tolkien

Old wives keep in memory word of things that once were needful for the wise to know. J.r.r. Tolkien

Deserves it! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends. J.r.r. Tolkien

Not all those who wander are lost. J.r.r. Tolkien

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost. J.r.r. Tolkien

I pity snails, and all that carry their homes on their backs. J.r.r. Tolkien

Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill. J.r.r. Tolkien

Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes. J.r.r. Tolkien

And now leave me in peace for a bit! I don't want to answer a string of questions while I am eating. I want to think! "" Good Heavens! " said Pippin. "At breakfast? J.r.r. Tolkien

Now and again he spoke to those that served him and thanked them in their own language. They smiled at him and said laughing: 'Here is a jewel among hobbits! J.r.r. Tolkien

I don't know how to say it, but after last night I feel different. I seem to see ahead, in a kind of way. I know we are going to take a very long road, into darkness; but I know I can't turn back. It isn't right to see Elves now, nor dragons, nor mountains, that I want - I don't rightly know what I want: but I have something to do before the end, and it lies ahead, not in the Shire. I must see it through, sir, if you understand me. J.r.r. Tolkien

His knowledge was deep, but his pride has grown with it. J.r.r. Tolkien

Well, you can go on looking forward, " said Gandalf. "There may be many unexpected feasts ahead of you. J.r.r. Tolkien

I am at home among trees. J.r.r. Tolkien

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. J.r.r. Tolkien

At length the Lady Galadriel released them from her eyes, and she smiled. ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled, ’ she said. ‘Tonight you shall sleep in peace.’ Then they sighed and felt suddenly weary, as those who have been questioned long and deeply, though no words had been spoken openly. J.r.r. Tolkien

Sleepiness seemed to be creeping out of the ground and up their legs, and falling softly out of the air upon theirheads and eyes. J.r.r. Tolkien

Why was I chosen?'' Such questions cannot be answered, ' said Gandalf. 'You may be sure that it was not for any merit that others do not possess. But you have been chosen, and you must therefore use such strength and heart and wits as you have. J.r.r. Tolkien

But it is not your own Shire, ’ said Gildor. ‘Others dwelt here before hobbits were; and others will dwell here again when hobbits are no more. The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot for ever fence it out. J.r.r. Tolkien

So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. J.r.r. Tolkien