A wise man loses nothing, if he but save himself. Essays
The plainest sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness: her state is like that of things in the regions above the moon, always clear and serene. Essays
Never be ashamed,’ he said. ‘Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.’ ‘How will I know which is which?’ ‘By the taste. You can only know a good wine if you have first tasted a bad one.’ Brida
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them The Fellowship of the Ring
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