Quotes by J.R.R. Tolkien

Gandalf: Three hundred lives of men I have walked this earth and now I have no time.

"The rule of no realm is mine. But all worthy things that are in peril as the world now stands, those are my care. And for my part, I shall not wholly fail in my task if anything that passes through this night can still grow fairer or bear fruit and flower again in days to come. For I too am a steward. Did you not know?" -- Gandalf

Not all those who wander are lost.

You can only come to the morning through the shadows.

I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.

Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

"And it is not our part here to take thought only for a season, or for a
few lives of Men, or for a passing age of the World. We should seek a
final end to this menace, even if we do not hope to make one." (Gandalf at the council of Elrond)

"Many that live deserve death.  And some that die deserve life.  Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment.  For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

"Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger."

"Go not to the Elves for council, for they will say both no and yes."