It would be the death of you to come with me, Sam," said Frodo, "and I could not have borne that." "Not as certain as being left behind," said Sam. "But I am going to Mordor." "I know that well enough, Mr. Frodo. Of course you are. And I'm coming with you.
Interpretation
True friendship involves support and sacrifice, even in the face of great danger.
In this quote from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', Frodo expresses his concern for Sam's safety as they embark on a perilous journey to Mordor. Sam's steadfast loyalty and determination to support Frodo despite the risks highlight the depth of their friendship, emphasizing that true companions are willing to face adversity together, illustrating that bonds of friendship can fortify our resolve in challenging times.
In practice
This quote can be used during a speech about the importance of friendship in overcoming challenges.
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.
Friends donβt spy; true friendship is about privacy, too.
I take friendship very seriously.
Everyone calls himself a friend, but only a fool relies on it; nothing is commoner than the name, nothing rarer than the thing.
I wanted to collaborate with someone, but it had to be someone I could work with and who wouldn't disrespect my past.
If all men knew what others say of them, there would not be four friends in the world.
Old friendships are like meats served up repeatedly, cold, comfortless, and distasteful. The stomach turns against them.
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