Who said "Hope is a foolish luxury afforded only to the powerless."?

This quote is attributed to Smaug.

Hope is a foolish luxury afforded only to the powerless. - Smaug

"Hope is a foolish luxury afforded only to the powerless."

Smaug Hope

"I am fire. I am death."

"You have no idea what you're dealing with."

"I am armored above and below with iron scales and hard gems."

"My armor is like tenfold shields, my teeth are swords, my claws spears."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."