J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes
It was easier to believe in the Dragon and less easy to believe in Thorin in these wild parts.
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Martyrdom is the only path to immortality that requires no talent whatsoever.
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What my father especially taught me was to not always take the safe road, the easy road. If you are going to do good work, you have to risk failing badly.
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I know what falling off the cliff means. I know from being considered a very bright kid to being considered like a moron and dropping out of school.
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Although I don't get the parts in films or other television shows that would be befitting of a huge, international star, I don't have to worry about walking around on the street or eating at a restaurant. Occasionally, you do get recognized a little bit. And that's fine. Most people are pretty cool about it. That's the thing - it's such a low-key thing that I can still enjoy it and not worry about it.
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It was easier to believe in the Dragon and less easy to believe in Thorin in these wild parts.
