Welcome to our collection of quotes from one of the most celebrated authors of all time, J.R.R. Tolkien. Known for his masterful creation of Middle-earth, Tolkien has left an indelible mark on literature with his epic tales of hobbits, wizards, elves, and dwarves. His works, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, have captivated readers for generations, weaving intricate narratives filled with adventure, friendship, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Tolkien’s writing is not only enchanting but also profound, often delving into themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the power of imagination. His words resonate with readers across ages, inspiring countless individuals to embark on their own quests and adventures, both in the realms of fantasy and in the everyday world. Whether it’s a poignant reflection on the beauty of nature or a stirring call to arms against tyranny, Tolkien’s quotes continue to inspire and uplift, reminding us of the timeless wisdom contained within his works.
Below, you’ll find a curated selection of J.R.R. Tolkien quotes that capture the essence of his literary genius. Feel free to use these quotes as inspiration for your own creative endeavors, whether you choose to showcase them on an image, embellish them with stylish fonts, or simply savor their wisdom in their original form. Let Tolkien’s words transport you to Middle-earth and beyond, where adventure awaits at every turn. Now, without further ado, immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. J. R. R. Tolkien
A friend of mine tells that I talk in shorthand and then smudge it. J. R. R. Tolkien
The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot forever fence it out. J. R. R. Tolkien
Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate. J. R. R. Tolkien
Many children make up, or begin to make up, imaginary languages. I have been at it since I could write. J. R. R. Tolkien
It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. J. R. R. Tolkien
It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish. J. R. R. Tolkien
Short cuts make long delays. J. R. R. Tolkien
The proper study of Man is anything but Man; and the most improper job of any man, even saints (who at any rate were at least unwilling to take it on), is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity. J. R. R. Tolkien
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. J. R. R. Tolkien
Not all those who wander are lost. J. R. R. Tolkien
So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their ending! J. R. R. Tolkien
Hobbits are an unobtrusive but very ancient people, more numerous formerly than they are today; for they love peace and quiet and good tilled earth: a well-ordered and well-farmed countryside was their favourite haunt. J. R. R. Tolkien
They say it is the first step that costs the effort. I do not find it so. I am sure I could write unlimited ‘first chapters’. I have indeed written many. J. R. R. Tolkien
A pen is to me as a beak is to a hen. J. R. R. Tolkien
I should like to save the Shire, if I could – though there have been times when I thought the inhabitants too stupid and dull for words, and have felt that an earthquake or an invasion of dragons might be good for them. J. R. R. Tolkien
Middle English is an exciting field – almost uncharted, I begin to think, because as soon as one turns detailed personal attention on to any little corner of it, the received notions and ideas seem to crumple up and fall to pieces – as far as language goes, at any rate. J. R. R. Tolkien
In October 1920 I went to Leeds as Reader in English Language, with a free commission to develop the linguistic side of a large and growing School of English Studies, in which no regular provision had as yet been made for the linguistic specialist. J. R. R. Tolkien
I don’t like allegories. J. R. R. Tolkien
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. J. R. R. Tolkien
Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes. J. R. R. Tolkien
The original ‘Hobbit’ was never intended to have a sequel – Bilbo ‘remained very happy to the end of his days and those were extraordinarily long’: a sentence I find an almost insuperable obstacle to a satisfactory link. J. R. R. Tolkien
A safe fairyland is untrue to all worlds. J. R. R. Tolkien
I never liked Hans Christian Andersen because I knew he was always getting at me. J. R. R. Tolkien
I dislike Allegory – the conscious and intentional allegory – yet any attempt to explain the purport of myth or fairytale must use allegorical language. J. R. R. Tolkien
You have been chosen, and you must therefore use such strength and heart and wits as you have. J. R. R. Tolkien
‘I wish life was not so short,’ he thought. ‘Languages take such a time, and so do all the things one wants to know about.’ J. R. R. Tolkien
If you really want to know what Middle-earth is based on, it’s my wonder and delight in the earth as it is, particularly the natural earth. J. R. R. Tolkien
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. J. R. R. Tolkien
I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. J. R. R. Tolkien
It is plain indeed that in spite of later estrangement Hobbits are relatives of ours: far nearer to us than Elves, or even than Dwarves. Of old they spoke the languages of Men, after their own fashion, and liked and disliked much the same things as Men did. But what exactly our relationship is can no longer be discovered. J. R. R. Tolkien
A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid. J. R. R. Tolkien
Don’t go getting mixed up in the business of your betters, or you’ll land in trouble too big for you. J. R. R. Tolkien
Myth and fairy-story must, as all art, reflect and contain in solution elements of moral and religious truth (or error), but not explicit, not in the known form of the primary ‘real’ world. J. R. R. Tolkien
Courage is found in unlikely places. J. R. R. Tolkien
Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens. J. R. R. Tolkien
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. J. R. R. Tolkien
It may be the part of a friend to rebuke a friend’s folly. J. R. R. Tolkien
