Explore Over 100 Iconic LOTR Quotes for Inspiration
In the vast and enchanting world of literature and cinema, few works capture the imagination as profoundly as J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Its epic narrative is not only a tale of adventure but is also rich with wisdom and powerful quotes that resonate with readers and viewers around the globe. Whether articulated by hobbits, wizards, or men, these quotes from Middle-earth contain timeless truths. They cover themes of friendship, courage, change, and resilience, showcasing the depth of human (and hobbit) experience. This article delves into some of the best quotes from "The Lord of the Rings," categorizing them under ten thought-provoking subtitles. Each section is accompanied by a collection of quotes that underline Tolkien's mastery of language and his unparalleled insight into the human condition. Whether you're seeking inspiration or simply wish to revel in the literary beauty, the following curated quotes will certainly transport you back to the world of Tolkien's imagination.
"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." - Arwen
"Sam was the only one left. ‘Fat chance of success,’ he said, out loud to himself." - Samwise Gamgee
"Courage is found in unlikely places." - Gildor
"It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish." - Samwise Gamgee
"You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin – to the bitter end." - Merry Brandybuck
"I thought up an ending for my book: ‘And he lived happily ever after, unto the end of his days.’" - Bilbo Baggins
"But in the end it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass." - Samwise Gamgee
"There’s some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for." - Samwise Gamgee
"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." - Gandalf
"I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." - Frodo Baggins
"I’m back." - Samwise Gamgee
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." - Galadriel
"I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil." - Gandalf
"The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater." - Haldir
"There is always hope." - Aragorn
"It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not." - Gandalf
"You step into the Road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." - Bilbo Baggins
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." - Gandalf
"I am no man!" - Éowyn
"Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer." - Samwise Gamgee
"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." - Gimli
"It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door." - Bilbo Baggins
"The battle of Helm’s Deep is over; the battle for Middle-earth is about to begin." - Gandalf
"Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment." - Gandalf
"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them?" - Gandalf
"A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to." - Gandalf
"Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not." - Gandalf
"The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began." - Bilbo Baggins
"Not all those who wander are lost." - Bilbo Baggins
"I wish it need not have happened in my time." - Frodo Baggins
"The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." - Bilbo Baggins
"You shall not pass!" - Gandalf
"He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom." - Gandalf
"Let him not vow to walk in the dark, who has not seen the nightfall." - Gandalf
"All that is gold does not glitter." - Bilbo Baggins
"Hope is never mere, even when it is meager." - Gandalf
"The world has changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air." - Treebeard
"There is no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of Men for this treachery." - Treebeard
"I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you!" - Samwise Gamgee
"Change is not always a choice, sometimes it’s a necessity." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"There is no going back. Now go forth and meet whatever comes." - Gandalf
"The road goes ever on and on." - Bilbo Baggins
"I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened." - Frodo Baggins
"The hands of a king are the hands of a healer." - Aragorn
"The great storm is coming, but the tide has turned." - Gandalf
"It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish." - Samwise Gamgee
"To me it feels more like an end of the world than a beginning." - Frodo Baggins
"Many paths lead to the edge of night." - Frodo Baggins
"Yet hope remains while the Company is true." - Gandalf
"But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass." - Samwise Gamgee
"There’s some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for." - Samwise Gamgee
"The battle of Helm’s Deep is over; the battle for Middle-earth is about to begin." - Gandalf
"For Frodo." - Aragorn
"To bear a ring of power is to be alone." - Galadriel
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." - Gandalf
"It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt." - Gandalf
"You step into the Road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." - Bilbo Baggins
"It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door." - Bilbo Baggins
"Home is behind, the world ahead." - Frodo Baggins
"Not all those who wander are lost." - Bilbo Baggins
"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." - Arwen
"I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you!" - Samwise Gamgee
"For Frodo." - Aragorn
"The greatest adventure is what lies ahead." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"You bow to no one." - Aragorn
"I’m going home." - Bilbo Baggins
"I’m back." - Samwise Gamgee
"I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened." - Frodo Baggins
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." - Galadriel
"Frodo didn’t fail. Frodo will not fail." - Samwise Gamgee
"It is mine to give to whom I will, like my heart." - Arwen
"His grief he will never forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom." - Gandalf
"Power – can be held in the smallest of things…" - Galadriel
"The ring is mine." - Frodo Baggins
"The treacherous are ever distrustful." - Gandalf
"Much that once was is lost, for none now live who remember it." - Galadriel
"One does not simply walk into Mordor." - Boromir
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." - Galadriel
"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life." - Gandalf
"Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt." - Gandalf
"Much is said in jest and some truth bites like a cold wind." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"The world is changed; I feel it in the water, I feel it in the earth, I smell it in the air." - Treebeard
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf
"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." - Gandalf
"There is always hope." - Aragorn
"It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt." - Gandalf
"But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass." - Samwise Gamgee
"Home is behind, the world ahead." - Frodo Baggins
"Yet hope remains while the Company is true." - Gandalf
"There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for." - Samwise Gamgee
"I wish it need not have happened in my time." - Frodo Baggins
"Courage is found in unlikely places." - Gildor
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf
"Not all those who wander are lost." - Bilbo Baggins
"It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish." - Samwise Gamgee
"I am glad you are here with me. Here, at the end of all things, Sam." - Frodo Baggins
"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." - Galadriel
"All that is gold does not glitter." - Bilbo Baggins
"He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom." - Gandalf
"The hands of a king are the hands of a healer." - Aragorn
"The road goes ever on and on." - Bilbo Baggins
"The world is changed; I feel it in the water, I feel it in the earth, I smell it in the air." - Treebeard
"The great storm is coming, but the tide has turned." - Gandalf
"There is no going back. Now go forth and meet whatever comes." - Gandalf
"Home is behind, the world ahead." - Frodo Baggins
"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." - Arwen
"It is mine to give it to whom I will, like my heart." - Arwen
"There’s some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for." - Samwise Gamgee
"Home is behind, the world ahead, and there are many paths to tread." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began." - Bilbo Baggins
"Not all those who wander are lost." - Bilbo Baggins
"You step into the Road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." - Bilbo Baggins
"It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door." - Bilbo Baggins
"The greatest adventure is what lies ahead." - J.R.R. Tolkien
"It is mine to give to whom I will, like my heart." - Arwen
"The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." - Bilbo Baggins
"There is no curse in Elvish, Entish, or the tongues of Men for this treachery." - Treebeard
"Frodo didn’t fail. Frodo will not fail." - Samwise Gamgee
"It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish." - Samwise Gamgee
"Yet hope remains while the Company is true." - Gandalf
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