J. R. R. Tolkien The Quotations

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

There is no ship now that can bear me hence

Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life.

I am rather tired, and no longer young enough to pillage the night to make up for the deficit of hours in the day..." JRR Tolkien, Letter # 174

Not all that have fallen are vanquished.

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

The praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards.

Come, Mr. Frodo!' he cried. 'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you.

The world is indeed full of peril and in it there are many dark places.

The way is shut. It was made by those who are Dead, and the Dead keep it, until the time comes. The way is shut.

Indeed in nothing is the power of the Dark Lord more clearly shown than in the estrangement that divides all those who still oppose him.

It's a dangerous business, going out your door.

It is useless to meet revenge with revenge; it will heal nothing.

Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path. One that we all must take.

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

I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.