Middle-earth Maxims

[Morthoron]

I prefer the profound witticisms of the renowned sage Hamfast 'Gaffer' Gamgee"

"It's an ill wind as blows nobody no good, as I always say. And All's well as ends Better!"

"Where there's life there's hope, and need of vittles. "

"Make it short, and then you won't have to cut it short before you can use it [referring to names]."

"I don't hold with wearing ironmongery whether it wear well or no."

"The servant has a claim on the master for service, even service in fear. "

"Elves and Dragons! I says to him. Cabbages and potatoes are better for me and you."

"Don't go getting mixed up in the business of your betters, or you'll land in trouble too big for you."

And now that I am on the subject, I would just like to espouse my firmest opinion that the Gaffer was yet another Tolkien character that Peter Jackson slighted in his films.