“Gandalf: Three hundred lives of men I have walked this earth and now I have no time.”
Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien
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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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