For even the very wise cannot see all ends.
Interpretation
Even the most knowledgeable individuals cannot predict the outcome of all situations.
This quote by J. R. R. Tolkien emphasizes the limitations of human understanding and foresight. It suggests that regardless of one's wisdom or experience, there are complexities and uncertainties in life that are beyond our comprehension, reminding us to approach the future with humility and openness to the unknown.
In practice
This quote can be used in discussions about life's unpredictability during a motivational speech.
All the same, I should like it all plain and clear," said he obstinately, putting on his business manner (usually reserved for people who tried to borrow money off him), and doing his best to appear wise and prudent and professional and live up to Gandalf's recommendation. "Also I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth"--by which he meant: "What am I going to get out of it ? and am I going to come back alive?
Go not to the Elves for counsel,_x000D_ for they will say both no and yes._x000D_ Elves seldom give unguarded advice,_x000D_ for advice is a dangerous gift,_x000D_ even from the wise to the wise,_x000D_ and all courses may run ill.
What did I tell you, Mr. Pippin?' said Sam, sheathing his sword. 'Wolves won't get him. That was an eye-opener, and no mistake! Nearly singed the hair off my head!
Under the Mountain dark and tall The King has come unto his hall! His foe is dead, the Worm of Dread, And ever so his foes shall fall. The sword is sharp, the spear is long, The arrow swift, the Gate is strong; The heart is bold that looks on gold; The dwarves no more shall suffer wrong. The dwarves of yore made mighty spells, While hammers fells like ringing bells In places deep, where dark things sleep, In hollow halls beneath the fells. -from The Hobbit (Dwarves Battle Song)
The chief purpose of life, for any of us, is to increase according to our capacity our knowledge of God by all means we have, and to be moved by it to praise and thanks.
Alive without breath, As cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking.
Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.
Procrastination gives you time to consider divergent ideas, to think in nonlinear ways, to make unexpected leaps.
We don't want anything from the government but that furtive little fellow called the truth - which, by the way, they'll never give you - which you have to go out and find by talking to people.
Be the cure. Don't look outside yourself for it.
The one thing in the world, of value, is the active soul
The best way out is always through.
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