J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien

  • Born: 1892-1-3
  • Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
  • Extended Reading

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring quotes

    • [Frodo awakens to hear Aragorn singing in the dark]

      Frodo: Who is she? This woman you sing of?

      Aragorn: 'Tis the Lay of Lúthien. The Elf-maiden who gave her love to Beren, a mortal.

      Frodo: What happened to her?

      Aragorn: She died.

      [He sighs, turns back to Frodo]

      Aragorn: Get some sleep, Frodo.

    • Gimli: Dwarf doors are invisible when closed.

      Gandalf: Yes, Gimli, their own masters cannot find them, if their secrets are forgotten.

      Legolas: Why doesn't that surprise me?