10. “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

11. "Yes, I am here. And you are lucky to be here too after all the absurd things you've done since you left home." – J.R.R. Tolkien,

12. “Being a cheerful hobbit, he had not needed hope, as long as despair could be postponed.”  – J.R.R. Tolkien,

13. “Elves and Dragons! Cabbages and potatoes are better for me and you. Don't go getting mixed up in the business of your betters, or you'll land in trouble too big for you.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

14. “Speak, or I will make a dint in your hat that even a wizard will find it hard to deal with!” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

Quotes About Friendship

Friendship is one of the central themes in The Lord of the Rings. These quotes touch on the many nuanced, loving relationships throughout the story—and perhaps in your own life as well. 

15. “You can trust us to stick to you through thick and thin—to the bitter end. And you can trust us to keep any secret of yours—closer than you yourself keep it. But you cannot trust us to let you face trouble alone, and go off without a word. We are your friends."  – J.R.R. Tolkien,

16. “I am going with him, if he climbs to the Moon.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

17. “Don't go where I can't follow!” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

18. “For behold! the storm comes, and now all friends should gather together, lest each singly be destroyed.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

19. “‘He stands not alone... You would die before your stroke fell.’” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

20. “‘Come, Mr. Frodo!' he cried. 'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you.’” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

21. “I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

Quotes About Adventure

Adventure is a major motif in The Lord of the Rings. The characters are on a journey with life-or-death implications, casting aside their fears to join together to save Middle Earth. Notions of freedom and excitement meld with the terrifying unknown. These quotes get to the heart of the meaning of true adventure. 

22. “Not all those who wander are lost." – J.R.R. Tolkien,

23. “The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot forever fence it out.”  – J.R.R. Tolkien,

24. “You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

25. “Don't adventures ever have an end? I suppose not. Someone else always has to carry on the story.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

Quotes About Love

Tolkien’s stories also contain explorations of love, both romantic and platonic. These heartfelt quotes shared between characters may make you want to hug your loved ones a little tighter.

26. “For we put the thought of all that we love into all that we make.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

27. “Memory is not what the heart desires. That is only a mirror.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

28. “Often does hatred hurt itself!” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

29. “I wished to be loved by another, but I desire no man's pity.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,

30. “Few other griefs amid the ill chances of this world have more bitterness and shame for a man's heart than to behold the love of a lady so fair and brave that cannot be returned.” – J.R.R. Tolkien,