Tears unnumbered ye shall shed.
Interpretation
The quote reflects the inevitability of experiencing sorrow and challenges in life.
This quote by J. R. R. Tolkien emphasizes the unavoidable pain and grief that one must go through in their life journey. It suggests that such experiences, although difficult, are a natural part of the human experience and may ultimately lead to growth and understanding.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of overcoming adversity.
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.
What can we do but keep on breathing in and out, modest and willing, and in our places?
Animals are near and dear to my heart, and I've devoted my life to trying to improve their lives.
You felt it as a depth of ease in certain boys, their innate, affable assurance that they would not have to struggle for a place in the world; that is already reserved for them.
The mouth was wide open and ripped at the corners, as though she had choked a little in giving up the tremendous vitality she had stored so long.
Exhaustion pays no mind to age or beauty. Like rain and earthquakes and hail and floods.
I know what every colored woman in this country is doing... Dying. Just like me. But the difference is they dying like a stump. Me, Iβm going down like one of those redwoods. I sure did live in this world.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.