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J. R. R. Tolkien quote about hope from The Return of the King (1955) - Oft hope is born, when all is forlorn.

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Quotes by J. R. R. Tolkien · Quotes from The Return of the King · Quotes about hope · Quotes about despair

“ Oft hope is born, when all is forlorn. ”

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Author

J. R. R. Tolkien

Source

The Return of the King

Topic

hope despair

Date

1955

Language

English

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J. R. R. Tolkien quote about hope from The Return of the King (1955) - Oft hope is born, when all is forlorn.

J. R. R. Tolkien quote about hope from The Return of the King (1955) - Oft hope is born, when all is forlorn.