J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

Fear both the heat and the cold of your heart, and strive for patience, if you can.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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• Fear both the heat and the cold of your heart, and strive for patience, if you can.

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Heart
  • Fear
  • Patience