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Quote of the Day — J.R.R. Tolkien

February 5, 2025

War must be while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all. But I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend. — J.R.R. Tolkien

1892–1973

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J.R.R. Tolkien

1892–1973

J.R.R. Tolkien was a British philologist, literary scholar, and author whose ‘The Lord of the Rings’ created modern fantasy literature and demonstrated that imaginative world-building could achieve both artistic excellence and mass cultural significance. Born in 1892, Tolkien combined careers as Oxford University professor and novelist, drawing on extensive linguistic knowledge and medieval scholarship to construct Middle-earth. His linguistic expertise enabled creation of consistent fictional languages for elvish and dwarvish peoples, grounding fantasy in philological rigor unprecedented in the genre. ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ published 1954-1955, transcended genre conventions to achieve recognition as major literature alongside its commercial success.…

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Kim Monson shared this profound reflection from English author and philologist J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The quote connected to her discussion of the Center for American Values and Medal of Honor recipients who took action to protect those around them. Kim noted that true patriotism flows from love of family, community, and country. Explore these themes in Public Health Reform, Colorado Legislation, and Defending American Agriculture.

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