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I seem to see ahead, in a kind of way. I know we are going to take a very long road, into darkness; but I know I can't turn back.

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And here he was, a little halfling from the Shire, a simple hobbit of the quiet countryside, expected to find a way where the great ones could not go,...more

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Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end.

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He knew that all the hazards and perils were now drawing together to a point: the next day would be a day of doom, the day of final effort or disaster...more

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Now when Túrin learnt from Finduilas of what had passed, he was wrathful, and he said to Gwindor: 'In love I hold you for your rescue and sake-keeping...more

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For nothing is evil in the beginning.

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Then the prophecies of the old songs have turned out to be true, after a fashion!” said Bilbo. “Of course!” said Gandalf. “And why should not they pro...more