It is said by the Eldar that in water there lives yet the echo of the Music of the Ainur more than in any substance that is in this Earth; and many of the Children of Ilúvatar hearken still unsated to the voices of the Sea, and yet know not for what they listen.

Yes, I am white now,' said Gandalf. 'Indeed I am Saruman, one might almost say, Saruman as he should have been.

A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

Aiya Earendil Elenion Ancalima!

That was the most awkward Wednesday he ever remembered.

Valour needs first strength, then a weapon.

Time doesn't seem to pass here: it just is.