It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish. J. R. R. Tolkien finishjoblong Change image and share on social
Many children make up, or begin to make up, imaginary languages. I have been at it since I could write. J. R. R. Tolkien beginchildimaginary Change image and share on social
Middle English is an exciting field - almost uncharted, I begin to think, because as soon as one turns detailed personal attention on to any little corner of it, the received notions and ideas seem to crumple up and fall to pieces - as far as language goes, at any rate. J. R. R. Tolkien attentionbegincorner share on social
It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. J. R. R. Tolkien calculationdragonleave Change image and share on social
If you really want to know what Middle-earth is based on, it's my wonder and delight in the earth as it is, particularly the natural earth. J. R. R. Tolkien basedelightearth Change image and share on social
Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate. J. R. R. Tolkien cornergateroad Change image and share on social
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. J. R. R. Tolkien deservehalf Change image and share on social
A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid. J. R. R. Tolkien boxgoldenhide Change image and share on social
I should like to save the Shire, if I could - though there have been times when I thought the inhabitants too stupid and dull for words, and have felt that an earthquake or an invasion of dragons might be good for them. J. R. R. Tolkien dragondullearthquake share on social
