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“As to the fate of Men,' said Sador, 'you must ask those that are wiser than Labadal. But as all can see, we weary soon and die; and by mischance many meet death even sooner.”

Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien

Book:The Children of Húrin

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The Children of Húrin

An intricate tale of a noble family's struggle against darkness, featuring a complex narrative and richly developed characters more

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