The Lord of the Rings

"Bitterness is a poison that corrodes the spirit."

"Knowledge of the past illuminates the future."

"The healing of wounds takes time and patience."

"Do not underestimate the power of the meek."

"I have seen the rise of nations and the fall of towers."

"Beauty fades, but wisdom endures."

"To counsel is not to command."

"Mithril is precious, but friendship is priceless."

"The world is changing, and we must change with it."

"Hope remains while the Company is true."

"Even immortals must face the consequences of their choices."

"Love is the greatest magic of all."

"In the end, it is the deeds of free peoples that determine the future."

"The course of events cannot be foreseen, only endured."

"To turn back is not always defeat."

"A kindred spirit is worth more than all the gold in Middle-earth."

"Time is both our greatest gift and our cruelest burden."

"Arrogance has been the downfall of many great beings."

"Fellowship is the greatest weapon against darkness."

"The light of Eärendil shall guide you in the darkest night."

"Even the very wise cannot see all ends."

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice."

"Long have I witnessed the rise and fall of kingdoms."

"The burden of the Ring is great, yet it must be borne."

"Wisdom is not found in the pages of books alone."

"In the depths of despair, we must seek the light."

"The rivers of time cannot be turned back."

"I am Elrond, Lord of Rivendell, and I have dwelt here for ages untold."

"Sorrow and pity have followed me ever since I arrived in this world."

"Many that live deserve death, and some that die deserve life."