One tiny Hobbit against all the evil the world could muster. A sane being would have given up, but Samwise burned with a magnificent madness, a glowing obsession to surmount every obstacle, to find Frodo, destroy the Ring, and cleanse Middle Earth of its festering malignancy. He knew he would try again. Fail, perhaps. And try once more. A thousand, thousand times if need be, but he would not give up the quest.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance and courage in the face of overwhelming odds.
In this quote, Tolkien highlights the unwavering determination of Samwise, a humble Hobbit, as he chooses to confront immense challenges to save his friend Frodo and the world from evil. Despite the possibility of failure, Samwise's 'magnificent madness' reflects a deep commitment to his quest, showcasing that true bravery lies in the willingness to continue striving against hardships, reaffirming the belief that giving up is not an option.
In practice
Using this quote during a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
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.
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Insurrection is the most sacred of rights and the most indispensable of duties.
All great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and both must be enterprised and overcome with answerable courage.
I never knew where I was going, but I ripped the tits off of everything that got in my way. By the time they figured me out, it was too late.
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