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Seriously, can anyone parse that meme? The subreddit is called 'Silmarillionmemes', but perhaps it should be 'Sillymarillion memes'. Because I don't think I've seen a single one that makes any sense.
Seriously, can anyone parse that meme? The subreddit is called 'Silmarillionmemes', but perhaps it should be 'Sillymarillion memes'. Because I don't think I've seen a single one that makes any sense.
The painting is of Maedhros and Maglor discovering Elrond and Elros after the third Kinslaying. Elrond is remembering this moment, which was caused by another Oath, and so he thinks it would be a bad idea to make the Fellowship swear a similarly unbreakable Oath.
It was Gimli and Elrond, actually. From The Fellowship of the Ring, in the chapter The Ring Goes South:
"... No oath or bond is laid on you to go further than you will. For you do not yet know the strength of your hearts, and you cannot foresee what each may meet upon the road." "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens," said Gimli. "Maybe," said Elrond, "but let him not vow to walk in the dark who has not seen the nightfall." "Yet sworn word may strengthen quaking heart," said Gimli. "Or break it," said Elrond. "Look not too far ahead!"
That whole exchange between him and Frodo...just so true! 🤏
I often think about how to "redeem the time" in a manner worthy of the calling in the Lord, and Gandalf's quote here is precisely reminiscent of the thought we have the choice to make-- how will we spend our time on this earth with the life we've been gifted?
But seriously, my favorite quote is Gandalf's
That whole exchange between him and Frodo...just so true! 🤏
I often think about how to "redeem the time" in a manner worthy of the calling in the Lord, and Gandalf's quote here is precisely reminiscent of the thought we have the choice to make-- how will we spend our time on this earth with the life we've been gifted?
I like that one... one of my favorites.
I'll have to think a bit to see if I can come with my most-est favorite-est quote (which actually may turn out to be that one).
We shall see....
I like that one... one of my favorites.
I'll have to think a bit to see if I can come with my most-est favorite-est quote (which actually may turn out to be that one).
We shall see....
Yes, I remember that part, but I don't think it has anything to do with the oath of Feanor, Elrond was wise enough to know how dangerous and oath could be and wanted the members of the fellowship to help on their own will.
Yes, I remember that part, but I don't think it has anything to do with the oath of Feanor, Elrond was wise enough to know how dangerous and oath could be and wanted the members of the fellowship to help on their own will.
Thanks much 🙂.... I kind of remembered that there was one (but wondered where to find it???? 😬)
But whatever I posted here, Squinty would move it to its proper home. 😄
So you saved him the effort.