J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes
I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history – true or feigned– with its varied applicability to the thought and experience of readers. I think that many confuse applicability with allegory, but the one resides in the freedom of the reader, and the other in the purposed domination of the author.
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The only living works are those which have drained much of the author's own life into them.
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Give us enough but with a sparing hand.
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I really love making people laugh.
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I get my inspiration from everyone when I need it and how I need it.
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There's nothing better than going to the movies and going into another world, and forgetting about everything that's happening outside.
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I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history – true or feigned– with its varied applicability to the thought and experience of readers. I think that many confuse applicability with allegory, but the one resides in the freedom of the reader, and the other in the purposed domination of the author.
