J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes


Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill. But what would you? You have not told me all concerning yourself; and how then shall I choose better than you? J. R. R. Tolkien Advice 153
Courage is found in unlikely places. J. R. R. Tolkien courage 118
It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. J. R. R. Tolkien Calculations 117
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. J. R. R. Tolkien Food 98
I wish life was not so short, he thought. languages take such a time, and so do all the things one wants to know about. J. R. R. Tolkien Language 79
Little by little, one travels far. J. R. R. Tolkien Uncategorized 78
A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid. J. R. R. Tolkien Box 75
Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. J. R. R. Tolkien Anger 68
Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate. J. R. R. Tolkien Growth 64
The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began.Now far ahead the Road has gone,And I must follow, if I can,Pursuing it with eager feet,Until it joins some larger wayWhere many paths and errands meet.And whither then? I cannot say. J. R. R. Tolkien Journeys 53
Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens. J. R. R. Tolkien Faith 51
Courage is found in unlikely places. J. R. R. Tolkien Courage 51
I am told that I talk in shorthand and then smudge it. J. R. R. Tolkien Shorthand 49
Some who have read the book, or at any rate have reviewed it, have found it boring, absurd, or contemptible; and I have no cause to complain, since I have similar opinions of their works, or of the kinds of writing that they evidently prefer. J. R. R. Tolkien Authors 40
Go not to the elves for counsel, for they will say both yes and no. J. R. R. Tolkien Counsel 35
We are a plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. J. R. R. Tolkien Uncategorized 34
I am looking for someone to share in an adventure. J. R. R. Tolkien Uncategorized 34
“As they passed through the camp an old man, wrapped in a dark cloak, rose from a tent door where he was sitting and came towards them. “Well done! Mr. Baggins!” he said, clapping Bilbo on the back. “There is always more about you than anyone expects!” It was Gandalf.” J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit 18

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