There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.

it was easier to believe in the Dragon and less easy to believe in Thorin in these wild parts

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

You will notice already that Mr. Baggins was not quite so prosy as he liked to believe, also that he was very fond of flowers.

And what do you wish?' he said at last. 'That what should be shall be,' she answered.

Alas, not me, lord!" she said. "Shadow lies on me still. Look not to me for healing! I am a shieldmaiden and my hand is ungentle.

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