It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.

'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.

It's a dangerous business going out your front door. J. R. R.

Still round the corner there may wait,
A new road or a secret gate. J. R. R.

Valour needs first strength, then a weapon. J. R. R.

 

I love you. I used to pity your sorrow. But now, were you sorrowless, without fear or any lack, still i would love you. J. R. R.

 

The deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised. J. R. R.

 

He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom. J. R.R.

 

What do you mean? 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 on this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on? J. R. R.

 

I have no help to send, therefore I must go myself. J. R. R.