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
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 dealdeathdeserve 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
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
Hobbits are an unobtrusive but very ancient people, more numerous formerly than they are today; for they love peace and quiet and good tilled earth: a well-ordered and well-farmed countryside was their favourite haunt. J. R. R. Tolkien ancientcountrysideearth share on social