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Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

“Pay heed to the tales of old wives. It may well be that they alone keep in memory what it was once needful for the wise to know.”

Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

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J. R. R. Tolkien
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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