Don't go getting mixed up in the business of your betters, or you'll land in trouble too big for you. J. R. R. Tolkien betterbigbusiness Change image and share on social
I never liked Hans Christian Andersen because I knew he was always getting at me. J. R. R. Tolkien andersenchristianhan Change image and share on social
It may be the part of a friend to rebuke a friend's folly. J. R. R. Tolkien follyfriendpart Change image and share on social
The proper study of Man is anything but Man; and the most improper job of any man, even saints (who at any rate were at least unwilling to take it on), is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity. J. R. R. Tolkien bossfitimproper share on social
Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. J. R. R. Tolkien affairangermeddle Change image and share on social
They say it is the first step that costs the effort. I do not find it so. I am sure I could write unlimited 'first chapters'. I have indeed written many. J. R. R. Tolkien chaptercosteffort Change image and share on social
Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes. J. R. R. Tolkien counselelf Change image and share on social