In life there can be no victor, for death comes to all and smites them

The Road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can, pursuing it with eager feet, until it joins some larger way where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say

It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him

God is the God of men...and of elves

But when I say free, I mean free free from bond, of chain or command:to go where you will, even, even to Mordor Saruman, if you desire

Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end

What do you fear my lady 'A cage. To stay behind bars until use and old age accept them and all chance of valor has gone beyond beyond recall or desire

.in doubt a man of worth will trust to his own wisdom

Courage is found in unlikely places

Surely you do not disbelieve the prophecies, because you had a hand in bringing them about yourself? You don't really suppose, do you, that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit? You are a very fine per