J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

Things are drawing towards the end now, unless I am mistaken. There is an unpleasant time just in front of you; but keep your heart up!

J. R. R. Tolkien

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• Things are drawing towards the end now, unless I am mistaken. There is an unpleasant time just in front of you; but keep your heart up!

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Time
  • Heart
  • Mistaken