5 Inspiring J.R.R. Tolkien Quotes [Infographic]
J.R.R. Tolkien was a British author and scholar best known for his fantasy stories The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Here, we highlight some of the most inspiring J.R.R. Tolkien quotes from his popular novels.
On Facing Your Fears
“Courage is found in unlikely places.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, Three Is Company, The Fellowship of the Ring
On Living Life to the Fullest
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Shadow of the Past, The Fellowship of the Ring
On Never Giving Up
“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Council of Elrond, The Fellowship of the Ring
On Appreciating the Simple Things
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return Journey, The Hobbit
On Accomplishing Your Goals
“It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Mirror of Galadriel, The Fellowship of the Ring
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