Nick

“Understand one another? I fear I am beyond your comprehension. But you, Saruman, I understand now too well. I keep a clearer memory of your arguments, and deeds, than you suppose. When last I visited you, you were the jailor of Mordor, and there I was to be sent. Nay, the guest who has escaped from the roof, will think twice before he comes back in by the door.”
― J. R. R. Tolkien

“But in front a thin veil of water was hung, so near that Frodo could have put an outstretched arm into it. It faced westward. The level shafts of the setting sun behind beat upon it, and the red light was broken into many flickering beams of ever-changing colour. It was as if they stood at the window of some elven-tower, curtained with threaded jewels of silver and gold, and ruby, sapphire and amethyst, all kindled with an unconsuming fire.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers

“He drew a deep breath. 'Well, I'm back,' he said.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

“Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King