6 Best J.R.R Tolkien Quotes

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.”

The opening lines of the book, introducing Bilbo Baggins and the nature of hobbit life.

“Go back to your books and your cooking! Make yourself comfortable and let us do the fighting!”

Thorin Oakenshield's dismissive words to Bilbo when the hobbit tries to offer advice or participate more actively in the quest.

“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone.”

Gandalf's initial proposition to Bilbo, setting the stage for the entire journey.

“There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

Thorin Oakenshield's dying words to Bilbo, expressing his regret and acknowledging Bilbo's true worth.

“Never laugh at live dragons, you fools!”

Bilbo's internal thought or a warning from Gandalf, highlighting the danger of underestimating Smaug.

“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.”

Bard the Bowman's grim observation about the constant threat Smaug posed to Lake-town.