Alive without breath, As cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking.
J. R. R. TolkienThe realm of Suaron is ended!' said Gandalf. 'The Ring-bearer has fulfilled his Quest
J. R. R. TolkienThat's the only place in all the lands we've ever heard of that we don't want to see any closer; and that's the one place we're trying to get to! And that's just where we can't get, nohow.
J. R. R. TolkienArt is the human process that produces by the way (it is not its only or ultimate object) Secondary Belief.
J. R. R. TolkienAll the same, I should like it all plain and clear," said he obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for people who tried to borrow money off him), and doing his best to appear wise and prudent and professional and live up to Gandalf's recommendation. "Also I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth"--by which he meant: "What am I going to get out of it ? and am I going to come back alive?
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