Five Quotes, vol. iv

This week's quotes include four from The Two Towers and one from Sally Lloyd-Jones I loved.  Happy reading, and happy weekend!

"Maybe there is no right choice," said Gimli.
- The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien


"But do not despise the lore that has come down from distant years; for oft it may chance that old wives keep in memory word of things that once were needful for the wise to know."
- Celeborn, The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien


"But rest, if you must.  Yet do not cast all hope away.  Tomorrow is unknown."
- Legolas, The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien


"The counsel of Gandalf was not founded on foreknowledge of safety, for himself or others," said Aragorn.  "There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark."
- The Two Towers, J.R.R. Tolkien


"...once you've chosen your story, remember:  you don't need to add to the story.  Whether that's by turning the story into a lesson or feeling you have to summarize and explain.  Trust the story.  Let the story be the story.  Let the story do its work.  A story is like a seed.  It grows beautifully if we give it time, if we give it room; if we leave it alone and don't explain it to death.  I learned a long time ago that rules and lessons can't change you, but a story can."
- Ten Tips for Reading Aloud, Sally Lloyd-Jones