I do not know what is happening. The reason of my waking min... - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

"I do not know what is happening. The reason of my waking mind tells me that great evil has befallen and we stand at the end of days. But my heart says nay; and all my limbs are light, and a hope and joy are come to me that no reason can deny. [...] I do not believe that darkness will endure!"

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