Being a cheerful hobbit, he had not needed hope, as long as... - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers

"War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend."

"Fair speech may hide a foul heart."

"I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to"

"The treacherous are ever distrustful."

"There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark."