J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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• His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Wisdom
  • Forget
  • Grief