3 quotes explained
English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
“I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you and it as well.”
– J. R. R. Tolkien, The Return of the King (1955)
Meaning: Sam cannot carry Frodo's burden for him, but he can carry Frodo himself. A friend can't always solve your problem, but can help you through it.
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
– J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
Meaning: Gandalf tells Frodo that we can't choose the times we live in, but we can choose how we use our time.
– J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
Meaning: Someone who travels or lives without a fixed plan isn't necessarily confused. They may be exploring with a purpose of their own.
