friendship and tolkien # 2
Posted: February 26, 2013 Filed under: figures of speech, pearls of wisdom | Tags: friendship, lord of the rings, tolkien 20 Comments »Sometimes books are friends.
It speaks to the power of the writer’s voice. The story, their worlds, lift us to another place and time. Sounds like magic to me, the magic of words.
In The Fellowship of the Ring the wise Elrond of Rivendell tells Frodo “You will meet many foes, some open, and some disguised; and you may find friends upon your way when you least look for it.
I have always liked that phrase. We do find friends in the most unusual of places. I can’t really define friendship, some people don’t posses the ability to befriend, but dogs do? All I know is, it’s a wonderful world.
Yes, dogs are synonymous with loyalty – unlike cats, that tend to take but give only when they wish.
Building friendship is an art that eludes many, as time not well spent — a bit of a twist there —
Yes, I had to get the dogs in somehow. I agree friendship is art. It seems some are naturals..
And then there is the famous of all quotes on friendship from Bilbo himself:
“I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” J. R. R. Tolkien
Ha — I thought you were saying that about me!
One of my favorites is from Treebeard when asked who’s side he was on.
I am not altogether on anyone’s side, for no one is altogether on my side.
Oh, dear Treebeard! He was the wisest of all….
a-lalla-lalla-rumba-kamanda-lindor-burúme
one might be inclined to thing that you like “Lord of the Rings”
we’re almost twins, of course you know that
I find in his prose such beauty and honor – when I am down I sometimes read sections to list my spirits.
very true of course i’d know!
there are profound statements and messages in the movies for sure. i hope tonight finds your spirits up.
She made us make an agreement to keep quiet before seeing the movies with us.
now that’s funny!
imagine the annoyance of being married to a Tolkien know it all
just thinking if i have to imagine it…hahaa!!
Books and words are amazing I agree, one of the best things we do best, we humans. I’m puzzled how dogs can put so much trust in us, but they are the best teachers in friendship, which comes in handy when dealing with horses, who are more careful with whom they make friendship. Thanks for your thoughts Bill.
woof. woof.
We are social creatures and we need others – friends…
yes, we are, and yes we do.
I consider you a friend.
xo
Diana
I’m glad, and count it a good day when you stop by.