Friendship has a magical quality, often explored in literature, and few authors delve into its depths as profoundly as J.R.R. Tolkien. His timeless words transcend generations, reminding us of the resilience and beauty inherent in camaraderie. Here are ten quotes that celebrate the essence of friendship, each illuminating different facets of this cherished bond.
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“There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.”
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“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
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“The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow if I can.”
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“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.”
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“The greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.”
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“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.”
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“I wish it need not have happened in my time.” “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
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“Home is behind, the world ahead, and there are many paths to tread through shadows to the edge of night until the stars are all alight.”
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“The best way to make a friend is to be one.”
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”
These quotes encapsulate the profound connections that enrich our lives. They challenge us to see beyond the immediate and appreciate the legacy of friendship. Each phrase serves as a gentle nudge or a resounding call to cherish and cultivate our friendships, reminding us of their timeless importance on our journey through life.