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Now and again he spoke to those that served him
"Now and again he spoke to those that served him and thanked them in their own language. They smiled at him and said laughing: 'Here is a jewel among hobbits!'"
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring, Chapter III
Just goes to show... a little linguistic effort will go a long way to impressing the people you meet. And not just with elves. Give it a try!
srah - Tuesday, 27 November 2001 - 4:54 PM
Tags: books, language, quote
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