And what would you do, if an uninvited dwarf came and hung his things up in your hall without a word of explanation?

All have their worth and each contributes to the worth of the others.

Never laugh at live dragons.

Take now this Ring,' he said; 'for thy labours and thy cares will be heavy, but in all it will support thee and defend thee from weariness. For this is the Ring of Fire, and herewith, maybe, thou shalt rekindle hearts to the valour of old in a world that grows chill.

When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton.

I am going with him, if he climbs to the Moon.

Above all shadows rides the sun.