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Quotes from J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

My armor is like tenfold shields, my teeth are swords, my claws spears, the shock of my tail a thunderbolt, my wings a hurricane, and my breath death!
~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Of the twelve companions of Thorin, ten remained. Fili and Kili had fallen defending him with shield and body, for he was their mother's elder brother.
~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
It seemed like all the way to tomorrow and over it to the days beyond.
~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their endings.
~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars, not if you care for such things.
~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
When he heard there was nothing to eat, he sat down and wept… "Why did I ever wake up!" he cried.
~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit