J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

From splendour he fell through arrogance to contempt for all things save himself, a spirit wasteful and pitiless. ~ The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien "Many are the strange chances of the world," said Mithrandir, "and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter." ~ The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien The world is full enough of hurts and mischances without wars to multiply them. ~ The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien Let us remember that a traitor may betray himself and do good that he does not intend. ~ The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark. ~ The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien I have lived to see strange days. ~ The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien Fair speech may hide a foul heart. ~ The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien I am wise enough to know that there are some perils from which a man must flee. ~ The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. ~ The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill. ~ The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien