Thorin Oakenshield

From: The Hobbit

488 quotes

"Literature preserves what we wish to remember."
Literature
"Politics are the art of calculated betrayal."
Politics
"War is the truest test of character."
War
"I will not be denied what is rightfully mine."
Motivation
"My family's honor is my inspiration."
Inspiration
"Relationships are bonds forged in adversity."
Relationships
"In solitude, I find clarity of purpose."
Solitude
"Education elevates a dwarf above his station."
Education
"Science serves those with the wit to understand it."
Science
"Music stirs the ancient fire in dwarven hearts."
Music
"My faith is in myself and my resolve."
Faith
"A leader must be uncompromising."
Leadership
"Work ennobles the spirit."
Work
"My dreams are not fancies but destinies."
Dreams
"Humor is beneath a king of my stature."
Humor
"Beauty is fleeting; legacy is eternal."
Beauty
"I do not fear death, but I will not embrace it."
Death
"Perseverance is the hallmark of my line."
Perseverance
"I am grateful only to those who prove worthy."
Gratitude
"Creativity in battle separates the great from the good."
Creativity
"I seek justice for all wrongs committed against my people."
Justice
"Patience wears thin when victory is within reach."
Patience
"Strength is the only kindness the world understands."
Strength
"My power comes not from gold, but from will."
Power
"I have conquered my fears through action."
Fear
"Imagination fuels the plans of great leaders."
Imagination
"My health is my weapon against all adversaries."
Health
"Adventure awaits those bold enough to seize it."
Adventure
"I shall be remembered as one of the great kings."
Inspiration
"Change is the cost of remaining alive."
Change