He that breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom.

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"A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early; he arrives precisely when he means to."

- Gandalf

Belief

"Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not."

- Gandalf

Hope

"Who knows? Have patience. Go where you must go, and hope!"

- Gandalf

Hope

"The board is set, the pieces are moving. We come to it at last, the great battle of our time."

- Gandalf

Courage

"You shall not pass!"

- Gandalf

Courage

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Wisdom

"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

Wisdom

"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

Wisdom

"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

Wisdom

"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

Wisdom