Wisdom Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“All that is gold does not glitter,”

“After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear.”

“I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to”

“Indeed if fish had fish-lore and Wise-fish, it is probable that the business of anglers would be very little hindered.”

“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!”

““Journey’s end”

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door”

“To be productive, effective and to live a life of understanding and wisdom is not to waste time”

“Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak”

“In the mountain climbing process, you will learn some timeless lessons. Mountains impart wisdom with their steadfast presence.”

“She wished she could visit Mariam's grave, to sit with her awhile, leave a flower or two. But she sees now that it doesn't matter. Mariam is never very far.... Mariam is in her own heart, where she shines with the bursting radiance of a thousand suns.”