Courage will now be your best defence against the storm that is at hand-—that and such hope as I bring.
J. R. R. TolkienThey were frightfully angry. Quite apart from the stones no spider has ever liked being called Attercop, and Tomnoddy of course is insulting to anybody.
J. R. R. TolkienElvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars, not if you care for such things.
J. R. R. TolkienDon't dip your beard in the foam, Father!" They cried to Thorin. "It is long enough without watering it!
J. R. R. TolkienAll your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But... I can ride and wield blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.
J. R. R. TolkienBut it does not seem that I can trust anyone,' said Frodo. Sam looked at him unhappily. 'It all depends on what you want,' put in Merry. 'You can trust us to stick with you through thick and thin--to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours--closer than you keep it yourself. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends, Frodo.
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