And the Ring is so heavy, Sam. I begin to see it in my mind all the time, like a great wheel of fire.

But I have been too deeply hurt, Sam. I tried to save the Shire, and it has been saved, but not for me. It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: some one has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them.

Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisoned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?

Do not scorn pity that is the gift of a gentle heart, Éowyn!

I don't deny it," said Frodo, looking at Sam, who was now grinning. "I don't deny it, but I'll never believe you are sleeping again, whether you snore or not. I shall kick you hard to make sure.

A hunted man sometimes wearies of distrust and longs for friendship.