"I should like to save the Shire, if I could - though there have been times when I thought the inhabitants too stupid and dull for words, and have felt that an earthquake or an invasion of dragons might be good for them. But I don't feel like that now. I feel that as long as the Shire lies behind, safe and comfortable, I shall find wandering more bearable: I shall know that somewhere there is a firm foothold, even if my feet cannot stand there again."

carrying the world around his neck

"I see no hope of it now. But I've got to do the best I can."

cupkekie:

ninefingered:

 

^{“If I can find any, Miss. For those who aren’t hobbits — the first time can be rather, interesting. But I’m certain you’ll take a shining to it once you’ve had experience! If I see any, I shall let you know.”}

_{“T-there is no need to hurry! I will say, that spending time and learning things from others.. Is… Interesting here.”}

^{"I see. Are you fond of learning, Miss? I don’t believe I’ve gotten your name, actually, forgive my manners, they are usually better placed.”}