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“And sometimes you didn't want to know the end… because how could the end be happy?”

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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

“His sympathy made tears spring to Lina's eyes. Doon looked startled for a moment, and then he took a step toward her and wrapped his arms around her. He gave her a squeeze so quick and tight that it made her cough, and then it made her laugh. She realized all at once that Doon--thin, dark-eyed Doon with his troublesome temper and his terrible brown jacket and his good heart--was the person that she knew better than anyone now. He was her best friend.”

Heart Persons Made Moments Eye Dark Steps Laughing Tears Arms Terrible Spring Brown Temper Jackets Troublesome Good Heart

Book:The Books of Ember Omnibus

Source: The Books of Ember Omnibus

“The one thing in the world, of value, is the active soul”

World Inspirational Soul Values One Thing Active My Soul Soul Searching American Scholar

Book:Essays and Lectures

Source: Essays and Lectures

“If you can quit, then quit. If you can't quit, you're a writer.”

Ifs Writing Quitting

Book:The Collected Stories, The Legend of Drizzt

Source: The Collected Stories, The Legend of Drizzt

Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

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