Good quote

[kenshusei]

This quote accurately represents my world view.

“I do not love the bright sword for it's sharpness, nor the arrow for it's swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend”

- Tolkien

- Ken

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[chron_job]

Hmmm... I wish that quote site would mention WHERE as well as who the quote comes from. Is it from the mouth of a Character? Or in one of his letters?

Great quote nonetheless, and apropos of a man who suffered through the trench warfare of WWI.

One that I like is from the Silmarillion, about how the Sindarian Elves didn't use writing for the keeping of records much, before war was upon them:

"... of bliss and glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken forever do they pass into song."

[stealth_rose]

Went back a bit to find a semi-appropriate entry to link you to this:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/us/09defender.html?src=tp

Thought you might be able to relate. Found it on another friend's blog, who also happens to work in field. ;)