It's a job that's never started that takes the longest to finish.
(The Fellowship of the Ring, 1954)

J. R. R. Tolkien

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The wise speak only of what they know.

J. R. R. Tolkien (The Two Towers, 1954)

The burned hand teaches best.

J. R. R. Tolkien (The Two Towers, 1954)

Fair speech may hide a foul heart.

J. R. R. Tolkien (The Return of the King, 1955)

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