The world was fair, the mountains tall In Elder Days before the fall.

And thou, Melkor, shalt see that no theme may be played that hath not its uttermost source in me, nor can any alter the music in my despite. For he that attempteth this shall prove but mine instrument in the devising of things more wonderful, which he himself hath not imagined.

Memory is not what the heart desires. That is only a mirror, be it clear as Kheled-zaram. Or so says the heart of Gimli the Dwarf.

Hush! Take no notice!" - Gandalf

The Hobbits are just rustic English people, made small in size because it reflects the generally small reach of their imagination - not the small reach of their courage or latent power.

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

You ought not to be rude to an eagle, when you are only the size of a hobbit, and are up in hid eyrie at night!