J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

I am dreading the publication, for it will be impossible not to mind what is said. I have exposed my heart to be shot at.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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• I am dreading the publication, for it will be impossible not to mind what is said. I have exposed my heart to be shot at.

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Mind
  • Heart
  • Publication