“It has always been forever, for me, Sassenach,” he said simply.”
― Voyager
― Voyager
“Put your trust in God, and pray for guidance. And when in doubt, eat.”
― Drums of Autumn
― Drums of Autumn
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,’ said Frodo. ‘So do I,’ said Gandalf, ‘and 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.”
― The Lord of the Rings
― The Lord of the Rings
“You are my courage, as I am your conscience,” he whispered. “You are my heart—and I your compassion. We are neither of us whole, alone. Do ye not know that, Sassenach?” “I do know that,” I said, and my voice shook. “That’s why I’m so afraid. I don’t want to be half a person again, I can’t bear it.”
― Drums of Autumn
― Drums of Autumn
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