J.R.R. Tolkien — "Still, I am glad that I am not an Orc."

"I have a great love for the language of England, and the English tongue."

"Courage is found in unlikely places."

"I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history, true or feigned, with its consistent int…"

"The most improper things are always done in the most proper places."

"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…"