You cannot pass," he said. The orcs stood still, and a dead silence fell. "I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udรปn. Go back to the Shadow! You cannot pass.
J. R. R. TolkienEach of us embodies, in a particular tale and clothed in the garments of time & place, universal truth and everlasting life.
J. R. R. TolkienFrodo drew himself up, and again Sam was startled by his words and his stern voice. 'On the Precious? How dare you?' he said. 'Think! Would you commit your promise to that, Smeagol? It will hold you. But it is more treacherous than you are. It may twist your words. Beware!
J. R. R. TolkienI invented that little rhyme about 'One Ring to rule them all', I remember, in the bath one day.
J. R. R. Tolkien