Home is behind, the world ahead, And there are many paths to tread Through shadows to the edge of night, Until the stars are all alight. Then world behind and home ahead, We'll wander back and home to bed. Mist and twilight, cloud and shade, Away shall fade! Away shall fade!
J. R. R. TolkienNo, my heart will not yet despair. Gandalf fell and has returned and is with us. We may stand, if only on one leg, or at least be left still upon our knees.
J. R. R. TolkienThe way is shut. It was made by those who are Dead, and the Dead keep it, until the time comes. The way is shut.
J. R. R. TolkienFrodo: Go back, Sam! I’m going to Mordor alone. Sam: Of course you are, and I’m coming with you!
J. R. R. TolkienI do not know what is happening. The reason of my waking mind tells me that great evil has befallen and we stand at the end of days. But my heart says nay; and all my limbs are light, and a hope and joy are come to me that no reason can deny. [...] I do not believe that darkness will endure!
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