Gandalf quotes the wise and powerful wizard from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, has left an unforgettable mark through his words as much as his deeds. His quotes are rich in wisdom, courage, and inspiration, offering deep insight into life, time, hope, and morality. Whether he’s guiding hobbits or facing down dark forces, Gandalf’s words resonate with truth and strength. His quotes remind us that even in the darkest times, light and courage can prevail. They speak to all generations and continue to inspire readers and viewers across the world with timeless messages.
Gandalf Quotes
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“A wizard is never late.”
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“All we have to decide is what to do.”
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“Even the smallest person can change the course.”
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“Fly, you fools!”
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“Courage will now be your best defense.”
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“Keep it secret. Keep it safe.”
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“There is always hope.”
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“The world is not in your books and maps.”
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“Dark times lie ahead.”
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“The journey doesn’t end here.”
Best Gandalf Quotes
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“You shall not pass!”
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“So do all who live to see such times.”
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“There’s only one Lord of the Ring.”
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“Do not be too eager to deal out death.”
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”
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“I will not say: do not weep.”
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“The board is set. The pieces are moving.”
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“This is not the end.”
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“I am a servant of the Secret Fire.”
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“Hope is never mere.”
Gandalf Quotes Time
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“Time is now short.”
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“All we have to decide is what to do with the time.”
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“So do all who live to see such times.”
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“The time of the Elves is over.”
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“There’s never enough time.”
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“Time does not pause for kings or wizards.”
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“We cannot hold back time.”
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“Time flows ever onward.”
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“These are dark times.”
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“Our time may come again.”
Inspirational Gandalf Quotes
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“There is always hope.”
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“Even the smallest person can make a difference.”
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“Courage is found in unlikely places.”
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“You must do without hope.”
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“Fight for what you believe.”
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“Trust your journey.”
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“You are stronger than you know.”
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“The light will shine again.”
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“Keep moving forward.”
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“Do not fear the shadows.”
Lord of the Rings Gandalf Quotes
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“A wizard is never late, nor is he early.”
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“Frodo, you must leave the Shire.”
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“Shadowfax will show us the meaning of haste.”
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“Let this be the hour when we draw swords together.”
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“He who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.”
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“We must face the long dark of Moria.”
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“I have no memory of this place.”
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“The Ring has awoken.”
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“Ride out with me.”
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“I will not say: do not weep.”
Gandalf Quotes about Courage
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“Courage will now be your best defense.”
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“It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end.”
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“There’s always something you can do.”
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“Face the darkness with light.”
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“Stand and fight.”
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“Hope beyond hope.”
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“You must be brave.”
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“Face fear and conquer it.”
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“True courage is to go on despite fear.”
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“Do not give in to doubt.”
Short Famous Gandalf Quotes
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“You shall not pass!”
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“All we have to decide is what to do with the time given us.”
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“Fly, you fools!”
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“There is only one Lord of the Ring.”
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“So do all who live to see such times.”
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”
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“Even the wise cannot see all ends.”
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“The world is not in your books and maps.”
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“The journey doesn’t end here.”
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“Hope is kindled.”
Gandalf Quotes about Time
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“Time is running short.”
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“We do not have much time.”
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“Make the most of your time.”
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“The time has come.”
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“Use your time wisely.”
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“So little time, so much to do.”
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“Time changes everything.”
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“The time of Men has come.”
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“Our time is now.”
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“Time is a gift.”
Gandalf Quotes about Life
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“The journey doesn’t end here.”
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“Life is a great adventure.”
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“In life and in death, we are bound.”
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“Live with courage and wisdom.”
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“Let your choices shape your life.”
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“Even in the darkest times, life finds a way.”
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“We shape our lives by our actions.”
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“Life is not meant to be easy.”
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“Walk your path with honor.”
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“Life is precious.”
Funny Gandalf Quotes
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“I have no memory of this place.”
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“Keep it secret. Keep it safe.”
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“A wizard is never late. Nor is he early.”
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“Fly, you fools!”
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“That was your idea?”
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“Do not tempt me!”
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“Throw yourself in next time.”
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“We cannot get out. They are coming.”
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“Let’s hope he doesn’t try to kill us.”
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“The closer we are to danger, the farther we are from harm.”
Wisdom – Gandalf Quotes
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“Even the wise cannot see all ends.”
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“He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.”
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“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
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“A fool speaks because he has to say something; the wise speak because they have something to say.”
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“Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt.”
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“True courage is about knowing not when to take a life, but when to spare one.”
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“The wise speak softly, yet powerfully.”
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“The world is not in your books and maps.”
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“Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment.”
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“Sometimes, the smallest voice holds the greatest truth.”
Gandalf Quotes from The Hobbit
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“There is more to you than you know, Bilbo Baggins.” (Approx. p. 42)
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“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure.” (Approx. p. 6)
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“You will have a tale or two to tell when you come back.” (Approx. p. 17)
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“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.” (Approx. p. 298)
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“I will not say: do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.” (Also in LOTR, Approx. p. 310)
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“Do not be too eager to deal out death.” (Approx. p. 104)
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“You are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all.” (Approx. p. 310)
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“All good stories deserve embellishment.” (Film version)
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“We cannot go back. Not yet.” (Film quote)
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“You’ve been sitting quietly for far too long!” (Approx. p. 43)
Gandalf Quotes – LOTR
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“You shall not pass!”
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“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.”
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“There is always hope.”
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“I will not say: do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.”
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“The journey doesn’t end here.”
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“The world has changed.”
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“Let this be the hour when we draw swords together.”
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“I am a servant of the Secret Fire.”
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“You have only to decide what to do.”
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“End? No, the journey does not end here.”
Great Gandalf Quotes
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“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
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“You shall not pass!”
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“So do all who live to see such times.”
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“Even the smallest person can change the future.”
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“Do not be too eager to deal out death.”
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“Hope is kindled.”
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“The journey doesn’t end here.”
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“Let folly be our cloak.”
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“I will not say: do not weep.”
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“There is only one Lord of the Ring.”
Gandalf Quotes about Killing
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“Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life.”
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“Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death.”
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“It is not our part to master all tides.”
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“True courage is knowing when to spare a life.”
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“Mercy can stay a hand better than judgment.”
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“Death should never be our first choice.”
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“It is not for us to decide death and fate.”
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“Let justice be tempered with mercy.”
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“The pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many.”
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“Killing should not come easily to the wise.”
Short Funny Gandalf Quotes
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“I have no memory of this place.”
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“Keep it secret. Keep it safe.”
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“Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity.”
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“A wizard is never late… nor is he early.”
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“We do not speak of such things here.”
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“When in doubt, follow your nose.”
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“Fly, you fools!”
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“Fool of a Took!”
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“Do not tempt me!”
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“The closer we are to danger, the farther we are from harm.”
Gandalf Quotes from The Hobbit
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“I am Gandalf, and Gandalf means me!”
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“You’ll have a tale or two to tell when you come back.”
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“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure.”
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“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails.”
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“You’ve changed, and not entirely for the better.”
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“Do not underestimate the power of kindness.”
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“You are not alone in this fight.”
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“Courage is found in unlikely places.”
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“Home is behind, the world ahead.”
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“The world is not in your books and maps.”
Gandalf Quotes – The Hobbit
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“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure.”
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“You’ll have tales to tell.”
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“Courage is found in unlikely places.”
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“Gandalf means me!”
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“You’ve been sitting quietly for far too long.”
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“May the wind under your wings guide you.”
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“The world ahead is vast.”
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“Magic is real, even in the Shire.”
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“Come now, there’s work to be done.”
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“Do not underestimate Hobbits.”