“What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!' Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need. And he has been well rewarded, Frodo. Be sure that he took so little hurt from the evil, and escaped in the end, because he began his ownership of the Ring so. With Pity.”
Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien
Work
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings
The first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring' follows the journey of a diverse group of individuals as they embark on a perilous quest to destroy the powerful One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. more
Author
J. R. R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more
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