J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

You must understand, young Hobbit, it takes a long time to say anything in Old Entish. And we never say anything unless it is worth taking a long time to say.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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• You must understand, young Hobbit, it takes a long time to say anything in Old Entish. And we never say anything unless it is worth taking a long time to say.

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Understand
  • Long Time
  • Hobbit