Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.
J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes
Courage will now be your best defence against the storm that is at hand-—that and such hope as I bring.
Similar Quotes
Cricket is the greatest game that the wit of man has yet devised. - Sir Pelham Warner
Advertising is selling Twinkies to adults. - Donald R. Vance
The struggle of the male to learn to listen to and respect his own intuitive, inner prompt... - Herb Goldberg
Each generation of the church in each setting has the responsibility of communicating the ... - Francis Schaeffer
Each had defended his own country; the Germans Germany, the Frenchmen France; they had don... - Ernst Toller
Comments on: "J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes: Courage will now be your best defence against the storm that is at..."
Birth: | 3rd January, 1892 |
Death: | 2nd September, 1973 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Author, Philologist, Poet, Professor |
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa. He was an English author, poet, philologist and university professor who is best known as the author of the classic high-fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. He wrote several poems include: Namárië, The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun, Bilbo's Last Song, and The Sea-Bell. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II on 28 March 1972.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 13th January
Births
- 1983 - William Hung
- 1951 - Peabo Bryson
- 1961 - Wayne Coyne
- 1947 - Robert Martin
- 1972 - Nicole Eggert
Deaths
- 1929 - Wyatt Earp
- 2002 - Ted Demme
- 1864 - Stephen Collins Foster
- 1885 - Schuyler Colfax
- 1945 - Margaret Deland
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends