Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn't. They kept going because they were holding on to something.... That there's some good in the world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for.
J. R. R. TolkienSaruman," I said, standing away from him, "only one hand at a time can weild the One, and you know that well, so do not trouble to say we!
J. R. R. TolkienThere are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.
J. R. R. Tolkien