J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

But he that sows lies in the end shall not lack of a harvest, and soon he may rest from toil indeed, while others reap and sow in his stead.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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• But he that sows lies in the end shall not lack of a harvest, and soon he may rest from toil indeed, while others reap and sow in his stead.

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Rest
  • Lies
  • Sow