13 Tolkien quotes to live by

He brought us some of the most iconic and beloved books of all time – The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings among them – and today, on the 125th anniversary of his birthday, we’re revisiting some of J. R. R. Tolkien’s greatest pearls of wisdom.

Whether you’re a fantasy fan or not, we can all learn a thing or two from this legendary author. Scroll through the gallery above to see some of his best, most inspirational quotes.