Tolkien was, I believe, writing about his experience in the First and Second World Wars, where he would have spent a lot of time without any female contact. He was part of the fellowship of men who went to war, and I think, really, that's what he's writing about.
Richard ArmitageThe development of weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to carry them would be a very destabilizing effect, should Iran be able to accomplish that.
Richard ArmitageI'd say that, to be a good deal maker, you have to have three basic characteristics - timing, timing, and timing.
Richard Armitage