I think this is a good thread to bring back. We have nothing like it going now.
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Yes I agree Alaklondewen. This one was Aragorn speaking to the four Hobbits in the Prancing Pony after they had read Gandalf's letter.
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Right you are! Please proceed.
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Russandol? Just a reminder. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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Phew, it's only been three days! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Things move on apace in Quotable Quotes methinks.
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This was said by Legolas to Gimli when they were rowing (sailing) up the Anduin to the battle of the Pellennor fields.
By the way, I have a question to you people from English speaking countries: Did Tolkien make up all these proverbs in his books? Or are some of them real existing proverbs in English?? Just wondering... |
Will no one confirm my answer? Russandol obviously isn't around.... So am I allowed to proceed? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
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I say go ahead!
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In answer to Guinevere's question, nearly all of Tolkien's proverbs are made up by him although they sound very authentic, don't they?
The only 'genuine' English saying quoted here is 'handsome is as handsome does.' (Tolkien's proverbs are delightful but real English proverbs too, IMO. My favourite is 'Fair words butter no parsnips.') |
Thank you, Rochelle and Lalaith!
Here is another proverb then, that sounds very "authentic", too! Quote:
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That is Théoden to Gandalf about Éomer. The King of the Golden Hall
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Well done, Lostgaeriel! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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"(as they say in Bree)", I believe that is the rest of the sentence by Gandalf to Frodo in the Last Homely House. They are speaking of Old Barliman of course.
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You think pretty fast, alaklondewen. Your turn.
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Thank you, Lostgaeriel.
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Oh, that's Samwise to Frodo discussing girl's names for his firstborn. He's quoting the Gaffer.
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You're right. That Gaffer is a fountain of knowledge. Take it away, Lostgaeriel.
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Two clichés for the price of one:
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Is this Aragorn at the Council of Elrond describing Gollum?
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Is it Sam referring to Gollum?
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Ooh! alaklondewen!
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I'll give it to you anyway. Your turn. |
Yes, of course, on the shores of the Anduin after Frodo heard Gollum hiss. Thank you for letting me have it anyway.
Now for the next... Quote:
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This is really familiar... I know Gandalf said it... At the Council of Elrond, maybe? about Gollum? I don't have my book to check...
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Gandalf did say it about Gollum, but not at the Council. He said it in Bag End in The Shadow of the Past, but since you had the right idea...It's your turn.
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Thank you!
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This is in RotK, when Gandalf and Pippin ride to Minas Tirith. As they arrive at the North gate of the Rammas Echor they are talking to some men of Gondor.
"Man!" cried Pippin "I am a hobbit and no more valiant than I am a man, save perhaps now and again by necessity." "Many a doer of dreat deeds might say no more," said Ingold "But what is a hobbit?" |
Correct! Your turn, Guinevere.
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Thank you! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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Once again, I do not have my book, but I would have to say Legolas to Èomer in TTT.
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Sorry, Eressië, wrong guess! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]
Does anyone know? |
I think this sounds like Gandalf speaking about Sauron's first motion toward war, and the fact that he was setting his troops in motion earlier than he originally meant. Now, I don't remember whether he said this to Denethor, Faramir, or Pippin, but it was after he and Pippin arrived in Minas Tirith. Again, this is all off the top of my head.
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It wasn't Gandalf either.
Though you are right that it is about Sauron striking too early. |
Yes, of course...I forgot about Aragorn. Did he say it after looking in the Palantir? To Legolas and Gimli, maybe?
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Exactly ! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Your turn, Alaklondewen.
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Thank you!
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From Aragorn to the Riders of Rohan after one remarked "Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?" That is one of my favorite quotes.
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Well Done, and Welcome to the Downs! I believe the board is yours. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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Okay heres one I found
"Where will wants not, a way opens." |
This was said by Dernhelm (=Eowyn) to Merry in "The muster of Rohan" when she offered to take him on her horse.
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