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J. R. R. Tolkien1892–1973

Many that live deserve death. And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then be not too eager to deal out death in the name of justice, fearing for your own safety. Even the wise cannot see all ends.

J. R. R. Tolkien on life and death

The Two Towers, Gandalf (remembered by Frodo)

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