J.R.R. Tolkien:

War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.

— J.R.R. Tolkien Modern

Lord of the Rings

Context

The Two Towers

Date / Period

1954

Source

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1695-war-must-be-while-we-defend-our-lives-agai…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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