Book Notes/The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

by J.R.R. Tolkien

"The Lord of the Rings" follows the journey of Frodo Baggins, a young hobbit tasked with destroying the One Ring, a powerful artifact created by the dark lord Sauron. Accompanied by a diverse fellowship, Frodo faces numerous challenges and battles against the forces of evil as they seek to prevent Sauron's return to power. The epic tale explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil in a richly imagined world.

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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes

Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from The Lord of the Rings, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.

Not all those who wander are lost.
Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.
The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.
I wish it need not have happened in my time.
There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for.
A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.
The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began.
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
There is no life in the void, only death.