It is the way of my people to use light words at such times and say less than they mean. We fear to say too much. It robs us of the right words when a jest is out of place.

But I am the real Strider, fortunately. I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.

Don't dip your beard in the foam, Father!" They cried to Thorin. "It is long enough without watering it!

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

Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill.

We are plain quiet folk, and I have no use for adventures. Nasty, disturbing, and uncomfortable things.

Fifteen birds in five firtrees, their feathers were fanned in a fiery breeze! But, funny little birds, they had no wings! O what shall we do with the funny little things? Roast 'em alive, or stew them in a pot; fry them, boil them and eat them hot?