J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship Of The Ring Quotes

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.

Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.

It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.

Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill.

Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

If by my life or death I can protect you, I will.

Yes, I am here. And you are lucky to be here too after all the absurd things you've done since you left home.

Short cuts make long delays.

He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.

For nothing is evil in the beginning.

It is wisdom to recognize necessity when all other courses have been weighed, though as folly it may appear to those who cling to false hope.

I will take the Ring", he said, "though I do not know the way.

He may become like a glass filled with a clear light for eyes to see that can.

Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.

Oh! That was poetry!" said Pippin. "Do you really mean to start before the break of day?

Now and again he spoke to those that served him and thanked them in their own language. They smiled at him and said laughing: 'Here is a jewel among hobbits!

A light like the glint of water on dewy grass flashed from under her feet as she danced.

So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

Sleepiness seemed to be creeping out of the ground and up their legs, and falling softly out of the air upon theirheads and eyes.

I am at home among trees.

Well, you can go on looking forward, " said Gandalf. "There may be many unexpected feasts ahead of you.

His knowledge was deep, but his pride has grown with it.

And now leave me in peace for a bit! I don't want to answer a string of questions while I am eating. I want to think!""Good Heavens!" said Pippin. "At breakfast?

There isn't no call to go talking of pushing and pulling. Boats are quite tricky enough for those that sit still without looking for further for the cause of trouble.

I pity snails, and all that carry their homes on their backs.

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost.

Not all those who wander are lost.

Old wives keep in memory word of things that once were needful for the wise to know.

Against delay. Against the way that seems easier. Against refusal of the burden that is laid on me. Against - well, if it must be said, against trust in the strength and truth of Men.

They themselves do not see the world of light as we do, but our shapes cast shadows in their minds, which only the noon sun destroys.

As the story grew, it put down roots into the past and threw out unexpected branches .

That's what I meant, ' said Pippin. 'We hobbits ought to stick together, and we will. I shall go, unless they chain me up. There must be someone with intelligence in the party.

Fly, you fools!' he cried, and was gone.

He did not falter, as long as there was a path that led toward his goal.

At that moment there was a knock on the door, and Sam came in. He ran to Frodo and took his left hand, awkwardly and shyly. He stroked it gently and then he blushed and turned hastily away.

The world was fair, the mountains tallIn Elder Days before the fall...