Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

"And it is not our part here to take thought only for a season, or for a
few lives of Men, or for a passing age of the World. We should seek a final end to this menace, even if we do not hope to make one."

"Many that live deserve death.  And some that die deserve life.  Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment.  For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."

"Tell me, who are you, alone, yourself and nameless?" (Tom Bombadil to Frodo Baggins)

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

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

Adventures make one late for supper.

It is in everybody's interest to seek those [actions] that lead to happiness and avoid those which lead to suffering. And because our interests are inextricably linked, we are compelled to accept ethics as the indispensable interface between my desire to be happy and yours.

May I become now,and at all times,both now and forever
a protector for those without protection,
a guide for those who have lost their way,
a ship for those with oceans to cross,
a bridge for those with rivers to cross,
a sanctuary for those in danger,
a lamp for those without light,
a place of refuge for those who lack shelter,
and a servant to all in need.