Sindar, welcome to the Downs! You've brought up a most interesting comparison - the hobbits, returning home after the War, having a similar task to that of Gandalf during the War of the Ring. Yes, there may be a huge pile of wood, but without the kindling spark, there's no fire. The influence of individuals can be very great if they inspire others.
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'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth.. .'
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