The main theme for me is to use what strengths are given to you. Bilbo used his strengths to their fullest advantage and so in the end was able to do much good.
Another big one is having faith - that when need comes opportunity will present itself. You cannot plan for the finding of rings, for running into Beorn, for Bard being able to shoot down Smaug with his last arrow. These just arise when you put yourself into the fray. They don't happen if you are too scared and stay in Bag End with your tea and cakes.
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History shows again and again
How nature points up the folly of men
Go, go, Godzilla!
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