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6dfbea5
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All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
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gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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963fded
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Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement.
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gandalf
j-r-r-tolkien
death-penalty
lord-of-the-rings
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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0b5ec08
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"Good Morning!" said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and the grass was very green. But Gandalf looked at him from under long bushy eyebrows that stuck out further than the brim of his shady hat. "What do you mean?" he said. "Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?" "All of them at once," said Bilbo. "And a very fine morning for a pipe of tobacco out of doors, into the bargain. ... "Good morning!" he said at last. "We don't want any adventures here, thank you! You might try over The Hill or across The Water." By this he meant that the conversation was at an end. "What a lot of things you do use Good morning for!" said Gandalf. "Now you mean that you want to get rid of me, and that it won't be good till I move off."
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meaning
good-morning
gandalf
conversation
languange
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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c99ab9a
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He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.
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wisdom
reductionism
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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3155b93
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It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.
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hope
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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cc98d67
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"You cannot pass," he said. The orcs stood still, and a dead silence fell. "I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udun. Go back to the Shadow! You cannot pass."
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orc
guardianship
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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8da4881
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Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.
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sorrow
gandalf
leaving
goodbye
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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f2dadf1
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So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
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steadfastness
gandalf
truths
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J.R.R Tolkien |
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0596eb0
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I am old, Gandalf. I don't look it, but I am beginning to feel it in my heart of hearts. Well-preserved indeed! Why, I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean: like butter that has been scraped over too much bread. That can't be right. I need a change, or something.
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bilbo-baggins
fellowship-of-the-ring
weary
gandalf
tired
weariness
tiredness
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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702d33d
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"You will not pass!" Roman thundered. Great. Now he had decided he was Gandalf."
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funny
gandalf
gunmetal-magic
ilona-andrews
roman
snarkiness
lotr
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Ilona Andrews |
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ba940a5
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Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends. I have not much hope that Gollum can be cured before he dies, but there is a chance of it. And he is bound up with the fate of the Ring. My heart tells me that he has some part to play yet, for good or ill, before the end; and when that comes, the pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many - yours not least.
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frodo
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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cb94e1b
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The treacherous are ever distrustful.
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fantasy
philosophy
truth
inspirational
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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2befa65
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Courage will now be your best defence against the storm that is at hand---that and such hope as I bring.
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war
hope
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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e9ecf5a
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When evening in the Shire was grey his footsteps on the Hill were heard; before the dawn he went away on journey long without a word. From Wilderland to Western shore, from northern waste to southern hill, through dragon-lair and hidden door and darkling woods he walked at will. With Dwarf and Hobbit, Elves and Men, with mortal and immortal folk, with bird on bough and beast in den, in their own secret tongues he spoke. A deadly sword, a healing hand, a back that bent beneath its load; a trumpet-voice, a burning brand, a weary pilgrim on the road. A lord of wisdom throned he sat, swift in anger, quick to laugh; an old man in a battered hat who leaned upon a thorny staff. He stood upon the bridge alone and Fire and Shadow both defied; his staff was broken on the stone, in Khazad-dum his wisdom died.
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jrr-tolkien
the-fellowship-of-the-ring
gandalf
lament
j-r-r-tolkien
lord-of-the-rings
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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4232bd2
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My friend, you had horses, and deed of arms, and the free fields; but she, being born in the body of a maid, had a spirit and courage at least the match of yours. Yet she was doomed to wait upon an old man, whom she loved as a father, and watch him falling into a mean dishonoured dotage; and her part seemed to her more ignoble than that of the staff he leaned on. -Gandalf to Eomer, of Eowyn
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girl-power
Éowyn
eomer
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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f8408fa
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Then Frodo came forward and took the crown from Faramir and bore it to Gandalf; and Aragorn knelt, and Gandalf set the White Crown upon his head and said: Now come the days of the King, and may they be blessed while the thrones of the Valar endure!
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coronation
faramir
gandalf
frodo-baggins
crown
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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c20f5b7
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Are you in pain, Frodo?' said Gandalf quietly as he rode by Frodo's side. 'Well, yes I am,' said Frodo. 'It is my shoulder. The wound aches, and the memory of darkness is heavy on me. It was a year ago today.' 'Alas! there are some wounds that cannot be wholly cured,' said Gandalf. 'I fear it may be so with mine,' said Frodo. 'There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I find rest?' Gandalf did not answer.
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pain
return-of-the-king
frodo
gandalf
the-lord-of-the-rings
j-r-r-tolkien
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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b4a4de7
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"Gandalf and Pippin came to Merry's room, and there they found Aragorn standing by the bed. 'Poor old Merry!' cried Pippin, and he ran to the bedside, for it seemed to him that his friend looked worse and a greyness in his face, as if a weight of years and sorrow lay upon him; and suddenly a fear seized Pippin that Merry would die. 'Do not be afraid,' Aragorn said, 'I came in time, and I have called him back. He is weary now, and grieved, and he has taken a hurt like the lady Eowyn, daring to smite that deadly thing. But these evils can be amended, so strong and gay a spirit is in him. His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.' Then Aragorn laid his hand on Merry's head, and passing his hand gently through the brown curls , he touched the eyelids, and called him by name. And when the fragrance of athelas stole through the room, like the scent of orchards, and of heather in the sunshine full of bees, suddenly Merry awoke, and he said: 'I am hungry. What is the time?' 'Past supper-time now,' said Pippin; 'though I daresay I could bring you something, if they will let me.' 'They will indeed," said Gandalf, . 'And anything else that this Rider of Rohan may desire, if it can be found in Minas Tirith, where his name is in honour." 'Good!' said Merry. 'Then I would like supper first, and after that a pipe."
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tolkien
athelas
riders-of-rohan
return-of-the-king
meriadoc-brandybuck
merry-brandybuck
peregrin-took
pippin-took
pippin
gandalf
merry
pipe
j-r-r-tolkien
rohan
supper
lord-of-the-rings
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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c13dde2
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It is mine, I tell you. My own. My precious. Yes, my precious.
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book-1
chapter-1
gandalf
ring
precious
lord-of-the-rings
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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4ab0d82
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"I shall have to go. But-" and here Frodo looked hard at Sam- "if you really care about me, you will have to keep that DEAD secret. See? If you don't, if you even breathe a word of what you've heard here, then I hope Gandalf will turn you into a spotted toad and fill the garden full of grass snakes." Sam fell on his knees, trembling. "Get up, Sam!" Said Gandalf. "I have thought of something better than that. Something to keep you quiet, and punish you properly for listening. You shall go away with Mr. Frodo!" "Me, sir!" cried Sam, springing up like a dog invited for a walk. "Me go and see Elves and all! Hooray!" he shouted, and then burst into tears."
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secret
gandalf
frodo-baggins
samwise-gamgee
toad
elves
tears
snakes
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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232913a
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"With a suddenness that startled them all the wizard sprang to his feet. He was laughing! "I have it!" he cried. "Of course, of course! Absurdly simple, like most riddles when you see the answer." Picking up his staff he stood before the rock and said in a clear voice: The star shone out briefly and faded again. Then silently a great doorway was outlined, though not a crack or joint had been visible before. Slowly it divided in the middle and swung outwards inch by inch, until both doors lay back against the wall."
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moria
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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723e482
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And he smote the Balrog upon the mountainside.
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gandalf
battle
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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a78e91b
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The wise speak only of what they know, Grima son of Galmod. A witless worm have you become. Therefore be silent, and keep your forked tongue behind your teeth. I have not passed through fire and death to bandy words with a serving-man till the lightning falls.' There was a roll of thunder. The sunlight became blotted out from the eastern windows; the whole hall became suddenly dark as night. The fire faded to sullen embers. Only Gandalf could be seen, standing white and tall before the blackened hearth.
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galmod
grima
gandalf
snake
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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15a90a0
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I don't think I know your name.' 'Yes, yes my dear sir and I do know your name Mr. Bilbo Baggins. And you do know my name, though you don't remember that I belong to it. I am Gandalf, and Gandalf means me.
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i-am-gandalf
jrr-tolkien
hobbit
gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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3977900
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All now took leave of the Lord of the City and went to rest while they still could. Outside there was a starless blackness as Gandalf, with Pippin beside him bearing a small torch, made his way to their lodging. They did not speak until they were behind closed doors. Then at last Pippin took Gandalf's hand. 'Tell me,' he said, 'is there any hope? For Frodo, I mean; or at least mostly for Frodo.' Gandalf put his hand on Pippin's head. 'There never was much hope,' he answered. 'Just a fool's hope, as I have been told. And when I heard of Cirith Ungol--' He broke off and strode to the window, as if his eyes could pierce the night in the East. 'Cirith Ungol!' he muttered. 'Why that way, I wonder?' He turned. 'Just now, Pippin, my heart almost failed me, hearing that name. And yet in truth I believe that the news that Faramir brings has some hope in it. For it seems clear that the Enemy has opened his war at last and made the first move when Frodo was still free. So now for many days he will have his eye turned this way and that, away from his own land. And yet, Pippin, I feel from afar his haste and fear. He has begun sooner than he would. Something has happened to stir him.
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pippin
gandalf
the-lord-of-the-rings
the-return-of-the-king
j-r-r-tolkien
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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1b88fad
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Don't be a fool Mr. Baggins if you can help it.
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the-hobbit
gandalf
j-r-r-tolkien
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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f548e9a
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"Gandalf!' cried Frodo, sitting up. There was the old wizard, sitting in a chair by an open window. 'Yes,' he said, 'I am here. And you are lucky to be here, too, after all the absurd things you have done since you left home." He was smiling, and there seemed to be little wrong with him. But to the wizard's eye there was a faint change, just a hint as it were of transparency, about him, and especially about the left hand that lay outside upon the coverlet."
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gandalf
frodo-baggins
the-lord-of-the-rings
j-r-r-tolkien
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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0a4a6af
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Still that must be expected,' said Gandalf to himself. 'He is not half through yet, and to what he will come in the end not even Elrond can foretell. Not to evil, I think. He may become like a glass filled with a clear light for eyes to see that can.
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the-fellowship-of-the-ring
gandalf
the-lord-of-the-rings
j-r-r-tolkien
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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3a775d6
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We cannot achieve victory by arms, but by arms we can give the Ring-bearer his only chance, frail though it be.
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the-ring-bearer
gandalf
the-lord-of-the-rings
the-return-of-the-king
j-r-r-tolkien
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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28dc271
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"Where and what are Helm's Deep and all the rest of it?" said Merry. "I don't know anything about this country." "Then you'd best learn something, if you wish to understand what is happening," said Gandalf. "But not just now, and not from me: I have too many pressing things to think about." "All right, I'll tackle Strider at the camp-fire: he's less testy. But why all this secrecy? I though we'd won the battle!"
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meriadoc
meriadoc-brandybuck
merry-brandybuck
strider
gandalf
merry
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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fcc5db0
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All your long years we have been friends. Trust me as you once did, let it go
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gandalf
lotr
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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1d40ffa
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I fear I am beyond your comprehension. - Gandalf the White
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fear
gandalf-the-white
the-two-towers
gandalf
lord-of-the-rings
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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0e21ce2
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Do not then stumble at the end of the road.
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gandalf
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J.R.R. Tolkien |
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12534b7
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But this is terrible!' cried Frodo. 'Far worse than the worst that I imagined from your hints and warnings. O Gandalf, best of friends, what am I to do? For now I am really afraid. What am I to do? What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!' 'Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need. And he has been well rewarded, Frodo. Be sure that he took so little hurt from the evil, and escaped in the end, because he began his ownership of the Ring so. With Pity.' 'I am sorry,' said Frodo. 'But I am frightened; and I do not feel any pity for Gollum.' 'You have not seen him,' Gandalf broke in. 'No, and I don't want to,' said Frodo. I can't understand you. Do you mean to say that you, and the Elves, have let him live on after all those horrible deeds? Now at any rate he is as bad as an Orc, and just an enemy. He deserves death.' 'Deserves it! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends.
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gandalf
frodo-baggins
lord-of-the-rings
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J.R.R. Tolkien |