Gandalf's top 5 quotes
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- What are Gandalf's top 5 quotes from the Hobbit (films released so far) and the Lord of the Rings? Here is our take on the Istari's best lines from the Peter Jackson series!
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They could not have chosen a better actor than Ian Mckellen.
Absolutely. Sean Connery was approached for the role, thankfully he turned it down.
I can't imagine anyone else playing Gandalf now.
yep you are right
forsmanos they wanted Sean Connery
All we have to deshide ish what to do with the time that ish given to ush.
Sometimes, I just need to hear some Gandalf quotes to get through a rough day.
Or a rough year. lol
Troughh a rough world
Hope you're doing better now
So true. So much of what Gandalf says we can relate to everyday life. Gives you strength and inspiration.
Dude same its been a terrible month/year for me and hearing gandalfs calm voice just puts me in a good mood
A rough Universe
"It's the small things, simple acts of kindness and love, that keep the darkness at bay." 🙂
True power if only mankind understand this...
🥳
Such an amazing quote on it's own, but awe striking when put into the context of the rest of Tolkien's quotes. A quote that was exempted from the movies that Gandalf also stated, “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 judgement.” This was in reference to Frodo stating that Gollum deserved to die. Remember that in the end, it was Gollum that made the ring fall into Mt. Doom.
When you put these quotes together, you get the moral that you only have to simply rely on the fact that evil is self-destructing, and that good people only need to reach that point by doing what good they can do along the way. Add on top of that the quote about how it takes courage to spare a life rather than take one, and you have quite the lesson.
I nice simple comment nothing more and it is perfect
"I have never used a sword in my life."
"And I hope you never have to. Now on to the Goblin lair!"
Yes a touch ironic. Very meaningful line though
gambitvoleur😂😂
That was unintentional on Gandalf’s part and he tried to avoid the Goblins “Front Door”
@@Stormkrow280 And ended up in Moria the second time.
JonatasAdoM he hadn’t know that they had relocated the entrance to their caves beforehand
2:24 "I am afraid, and he gives me courage."
Hearing that quote from Gandalf just fills me with optimism. I love it!
You never know who you'll inspire, or give hope too by the smallest of actions. A smile can do more then most realize
Fun fact: in the books, it's stated that originally before Gandalf left Valinor. He stated to Manwe that he was afraid of Sauron, but Manwe said that was all the more reason to go
"Why Bilbo? Maybe because I am afraid... And he gives me courage." It's impactful to see a literal demigod being afraid and the thing that makes him less scared is a simple Hobbit. I literally cried
And this is connected to the lines before- gandalf is afraid from evil and he knows great power won't be able to protect from it. Bilbo gives gandalf courage because he is loving and kind, hence representing the ability to keep evil at bay.
Now that I think about this... this friendship between Gandalf and Bilbo... Gandalf's fondness for Hobbits... I wonder if that served as the inspiration for Fizban's fondness of Tasslehoff Burfoot in the Dragon Lance Series...
I always thought that bilbos ability to go foward without any desire for power or glory, or that being him brave makes gandalf remind himself that if there is someone who has the right to be afraid it's bilbo. Bilbo has had chances to turn back, yet he never did.
it is even deeper. Before Gandalf departed to Middle-Earth, he was afraid of Sauron. Manwe, the Leader of the Maiar, comforted him in much the same way.
The more powerful the more susceptible to corruption… that’s why the least powerful race, hobbits could resist the one ring significantly more than any other race.
"Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them Frodo?" is, and always will be, my favorite Gandalf quote.
"Reflect upon the Past.
Embrace your Present.
Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis (DD3)
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"Before I start, I must see my end.
Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins.
Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed.
In time, all points converge, hope’s strength re-steeled.
But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain,
We must see all in nothingness...
Before we start again."
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
--Diamond Dragons (series)
´True wisdom is not when to take a life, but when to spare a life, very true at the scene with faramir, where frodo could have killed gollum, but spared him, wich was crucial, since in the end it was gollum that destroyed the ring, and not frodo, frodo failed the test, and without gollum the ring wouldnt been destroyed.
@@ElchupanibresAnd of course with the scene in the goblin tunnel between Bilbo and Gollum. When Bilbo was wearing the ring and was escaping, he could've easily killed Gollum but in that moment he pitied him.
"Just tea, thank you"
Hooooooo!!
This movie was my life growing up. I'm only 19 years old but I've started to watch and rewatch the trilogy since I was 10 years old. Every time I go back and watch them I find something new I've missed, and realize some of the "Dumb and boring" parts I disliked when I was younger sometimes carry a real strong message that doesn't just change how you look at the movie, but how you look at yourself.
Sorry for anyone who I might offend but I prefer this over Star Wars! (2nd favorite set of movies)
Tyler Savage same here, the boring parts are the ones on wich i cry now
Ah, but the best art is like that. It changes and improves as you do.
Star Wars is overrated. Still good movies though
Read the book(s)
I agree
"The grey curtain of this world rolls back; and all turns to silver glass." Lord of the Rings speaks deeper then anything you could ever learn in school.
Derrick education/knowledge=/=life and experience
Death is not the end. It just the beginning of another journey. :)
Without school you wouldn't be able to read lord of the rings, or the hobbit.
I actually took a class in 8th grade (it actually was a 1/2 credit high school class though) studying the Lord of the Rings and J.R.R. Tolkien.
@@charlesappalachia8252 Nope, unless you have parents who are illiterate, they can teach you how to read and write.....
My Grandma used to read the book to me, and when she passed last December, I quoted the silver glass passage to her(yes i know it wasn't in the book like it was in the movie), but quoted that to her, I like to think it gave her some comfort while she was passing.
+Goldhelmriel Wow thanks for sharing. Very special then!
Then for the sake of the cherished memories with your Grandmother, I can happily tell you that some of it is in the book. The second dream that Frodo has while they stay with Tom Bombadil is described as a song that "seemed to come like a pale light behind a grey rain-curtain, and growing stronger to turn the veil all to glass and silver, until at last it was rolled back, and a far green country opened before him under a swift sunrise." Here's to your Grandmother :)
*Lifts a mug of Hobbit-ale in a 'toasting' gesture*
Goldhelmriel mae govannen, mellon. I am truly sorry to hear of your Grandma's passing, and I know I cannot share or take away your pain, but just think of this: right now, your Grandma is in the Undying Lands, beyond the Grey Havens. At this moment, she is feasting and talking with Mithrandir, Galadriel, Bilbo and Frodo. She is no longer in pain, in fear, or in any suffering. She watches over you and all the other beings and places she loved in this life, and she waits for you and all of her loved ones to one day join her, so that you may once again be together. And for me, reading that passage of Tolkien to her as she passed... That is one of the nicest and most touching ways to pass on I can imagine. Stay strong, and remember the motto of the Dúnedain: "where there is life, there is hope."
It is in the book, just not in this place
“Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity!”
Haha 😂
That's my favourite quote, poor pippin looks like a little baba when he's gets told off
"Kys"
-Gandalf
I would have added the scene right before last one: " Do not be so eager to deal out death in judgement, for even the very wise can not see all ends "
Sorin Iulian Baltatescu I love this quote. Mercy is one of the prevailing themes in this movie.
So would I, I find it the most powerful one of all.
@@Owen-wh7of Even moreso in the book, where they forgive Smeagol
My thoughts exactly
Yes, exactly!
No "A wizard is never late, nor is he early... He arrives precisely when he means to!" ???
Possibly. This is our take on the top 5
Lofty My timing sets the clock on fire. 💯💯 amirite?
I'm sure this quote is implied to be the best, so no need to put on the video 😉
His every quote is the best
"Fly you fools" could be up there aswell.
Studying: All we have to do, is decide what to do with the time that is given....yet I'm watching this video..
In the long run this is actually more important, if you actually listen to what he says of course. Studying? Important, but you remember what you need to for a week and then forget it the next, only remembering small details. Oh well.
Ahaha this is exactly what I am doing right now lmao
You can be forgiven for watching this video instead of studying, the moralistic messages can enhance studying...…..I have found.
@@alexandersmurr-ferrer7713 You don't study well.
Sums up alot about life..one of my favorite scenes/quotes
"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to". and "Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity" are my favourite quotes that are missing from this list.
I agree ! make another video ! :)
I will drawn you, Saruman as the poison is drawn from a wound.
That’s the best one :)
The wizard line is overrated imo, it's not really that funny and it doesn't carry any weight. I love the fool of a Took one tho lol
@@theMad_Artist How is it overrated? Lol, Gandalf is saying that wizards are always meant to arrive in the most certain of times which says a lot about everything they did leading to the defeat of the enemy, regardless of being evil, a vagabond, a treehugger or missing in action.
Unrelated but I just wanted to put it out there.
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”
-C. S. Lewis
Thank you for that!!!❤❤❤😁🍻 They were good friends, Tolkien and Lewis.
Thanks for that , one of my favorite as well
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us! - Epic!
Radu Teleasa the best one
Read up on Stoic philosophy, really inspiring.
I actually want that phrase tattooed either on my ribs or my right arm. Every time I'm feeling down, I sit back and think about that quote, and it gives me the strength to keep moving forward and enjoy my life.
That was my senior quote in my yearbook.
I love Gandalf since I saw LOTR for the first time. The older I am the more I understand all his quotes that are connected with everyday life. He is full of love and hope, that is exactly what everyone need in these hard times.
Why have you given me the body of an old man, I feel so tired.
( maybe not the exact words, but this is how I remember it )
That was exact the moment where I felt the true nature of Gandalf, his power before the journey from the undying land to middle earth. The restrictions put upon him, his doubth of finishing his task. But there was also the hint of his current power, the power of a bit of foresight, to see the things that needs to be done and to guide and encourage the people who needed to do those things.
"Reflect upon the Past.
Embrace your Present.
Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis (DD3)
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
"Before I start, I must see my end.
Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins.
Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed.
In time, all points converge, hope’s strength re-steeled.
But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain,
We must see all in nothingness...
Before we start again."
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
--Diamond Dragons (series)
“The journey doesn’t end here, death is just another path, one that we all must take” I cannot tell you how much this quote has helped me.
it’s incredibly powerful gandalf admitting he’s afraid. its literally one of his main powers, being able to give people hope and courage but the fact even he needs someone to give him courage really makes him relatable despite him being a 2000 year old spirit
Way way way way way older than 2000 years
@@drakonlegend4452i think they mean his mortal body is 2000
"The small things" is my favorite quote. :)
Me too
Yeah, ngl it makes me tear up
That and the one about evil times
Really great quote that wasn’t in the book
@@viksaggu9085 so?
2:53 gives me hope for my father..who is passing from cancer.
Best wishes to you and your father at this time
Gamer Benn thank you so very much!
it's October now but still would like to give my honours and prayers
Jacob Kilgore thank you so very much. He's had to start more aggressive therapy,and d he's started hacking up blood. We cherish every moment we have left with him..
I lost a close friend to leukemia. I'm sorry this is something you, your father, and the rest of your family have to go through. This quote from Gandalf always helped me and I'm glad it helps you, too.
This is more than a movie trilogy for me
Dio
True...
I mean it’s also a book series
I am growing with these movies and I can't even imagine how nostalgic they will be to me
If you want dark and mindbending, read the "Children of Hurin"😱
@@thectheb I remember vividly when they first came out, around this time in 2001-2003. I have a 4 and 7 year old, can’t wait to show them these masterpieces, in a few years of course 😂
Farewell, My brave hobbits, My work is now finished Here at last on the source of the sea comes the end of our Fellowship, Ill not say do not weep not all the tears are an evil :'(
Fuck, the feels
+buggel boy Damn ninjas cutting onions
+l337n1nj41 How about ninjas cutting farts?
+buggel boy ....well said!
thanks!
great stuff. Would have been great if you included the beginning of the last quote though, I think it is one of the most powerful bits. "Many live who deserve death, and some die who deserve life, can you give it to them frodo? Do not be so eager to deal out death and judgement, even the very wise cannot see all ends" One of my favourite LOTR quotes.
Might do an updated version in a few weeks as there are some quotes from battle of five armies id like to include! Thanks for the feedback
Brendan Lambert My heart tells me Gollum has some part to play yet, for good or ill, before this is over. The pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many.
Brendan Lambert Yes I too would have liked to have seen the full clip
Absolutely agree!
Is this quote even in the book? I've checked both chapters that describe the passage through Moria (A Journey in the Dark and The Bridge of Khazad-dûm), and it's not there.
Tolkien or Jackson?
#3 Might be my favourite. It is the scene that shows why Gandalf would never be corrupted by Sauron, while Saruman, supposedly the wisest of the 5 Istari, can fall to temptation. Gandalf doesn't care about power; he cares about kindness.
Why have you given me the body of an old man, I feel so tired.
( maybe not the exact words, but this is how I remember it )
That was exact the moment where I felt the true nature of Gandalf, his power before the journey from the undying land to middle earth. The restrictions put upon him, his doubth of finishing his task. But there was also the hint of his current power, the power of a bit of foresight, to see the things that needs to be done and to guide and encourage the people who needed to do those things.
On the contrary, Gandalf could have also been corrupted, and that's part of what makes him a great character. For what sense is there in having a character that can't be affected or vulnerable? It is because Gandalf was vulnerable that he was a pillar of strength for the fellowship.
@@robstvn It's not quite his vulnerability and the great respect he has for that flaw of his (and thus takes great care to avoid temptation or overconfidence) that makes him a pillar of strength for the Fellowship, but that he encourages and inspires others while constantly acknowledging his own limitations and weaknesses. For example, he never once takes possession of the One Ring, and in fact repeatedly insists that he must not carry it ever, for any reason. He knows that he is corruptible and refuses to think otherwise or even take the risk. And partly because of that, he relies on others--others that are weaker than him and far less knowledgeable than him--and appreciates and values them because of it.
Gandalf is strong and wise because he steadfastly remembers the limits of his own strength and wisdom. He relies on the strength and wisdom of others, and appreciates their strength and wisdom all the more because they are mundane mortals. It is he, and he alone, that recognizes from the start that hobbits are extraordinary in their strength of character--that they can resist the corruption and temptation of the One Ring better than literally any other beings BECAUSE they are so much "lesser" than Maiar like himself and content with that fact.
I'm a grown 30 year old big ass man. Yet quote #3 and #1 always tear me up. Gandalf is such an amazing character perfectly played by Sir Ian McKellen
#2 Is amazing, beautifully written and the way Sir Ian delivers it is just perfect
Not to mention that the first time you see it, it is so easy to get swept away by the moment and truly believe this is about to be the end, simply due to how well they sell the characters going through it. Not ashamed to say this was one of the moments that made me cry in the theater.
You'll Never Walk Alone ❤️
That is one thing a Celtic fan and a staunch Rangers fan like myself can agree on. :)
“I will not say do not weep. For not all tears are an evil” definitely up there with the best. Lotr gives better life advice than anything or anybody else ever could
damn "Why the halfling" is such a good scene
*”YOU SHALL NOT PASS”*
-Gandalf the Grey
How can you forget the "I will not say do not weep, for not all tears are an evil."
Anyways great vid :D
I love this one too
Agreed. But it's not easy to select only 5, Gandalf is such a well written character.
A beautiful piece of dialogue.
one of my favourites
Ian McKellen is such a GREAT and IMPRESSIVE actor, especially when he comes as Gandalf. Thank you so much Gamer Benn for sharing this astounding video of this iconic character.
"when he comes as Gandalf"? I must have missed that part, thank goodness...
Gandalf was both wise and humble to the core. A rare and powerful combination indeed!
Amazing quotes from an amazing character
If anyone's ever lost a relative, just listening to gandalf talking about death just soothes the sole. Oscar winning performance for me. Love the guy.
Gandalf may be the most loved character in all stories.
I love how you see Merry's neck quiver in time with his heart beat as he considers his own mortality. That is the kind of acting that cannot be faked. Masterful.
that's just the actor's lack of sleep and all the coffee he drank.
Pippin* but yes
How dare u not even know who pippin is
This movie series is such a masterpiece. The actors, the sound, the story, the lore. Everything about it.
Imagine having Gandalf in your life, guiding you to the good we can’t always see, giving you the strength we don’t always have, And telling you in his grumpy old man voice that your a fool.. in front of all of your friends, as we all often need.
Yes we sorely need him right now
Damn, that's nice to imagine.
Indeed, we all need our own Gandalf or Dumbledore or Picard in our lives
Whenever life has me feeling down, I come here. I don't know... even with glossy eyes, this video helps. Thank you.
Tolkien was such a genius. From simple words comes rather simple sentences which give hope for people to keep on going with their lives no matter what.
Best quote is:
Bilbo: where are you going Gandalf.
Gandalf: i am seeking the company of the only one around here who got has any sense.
Bilbo: amd who is this
Gandalf: myself mr baggins
'True courage is about knowing, not when to take a life, but when to spare one'
Just about every one of these quotes makes me tear up. I crazy-love LOTR. :)
I am now 82 Grandmother to 5 beautiful young people. I too tear up it is the fear to know what lays before them. Gandolf often sustains me in dark hours
"DO NOT TAKE ME FOR SOME CONJURER OF CHEAP TRICKS! I'M NOT TRYING TO ROB YOU!.....I'm trying to help you."
"If you don't know what to do, always follow your nose"
I use this in my life with great success
Every word from Gandalf is a top quote.
#2 quote always makes me teary eyed. It shows even if you will not survive, there is some peace in passing. It makes me think of my fathers best friend who passed away from cancer, who I too was very close to. And I know she will be waiting on those white shores for me and my father when our time comes. I'm convinced Gandalf in so many ways is supposed to represent Jesus. How he heals others, rises again from the dead, and provides true words of wisdom and kindness to friends and family. Just my opinion. No negativity please ☺
Nicely said also I appreciate you putting that it’s just your opinion, to many people get fired up just because someone has an opinion that doesn’t need to matter to anyone else
"Reflect upon the Past.
Embrace your Present.
Orchestrate our Futures." --Artemis (DD3)
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
"Before I start, I must see my end.
Destination known, my mind’s journey now begins.
Upon my chariot, heart and soul’s fate revealed.
In time, all points converge, hope’s strength re-steeled.
But to earn final peace at the universe's endless refrain,
We must see all in nothingness...
Before we start again."
🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨
--Diamond Dragons (series)
0:44 when you accidently meet your ex.
John Åkerlund
Lol
Me and my ex are still best friends after over 10 years
Tore my cheeks up because I laughed so hard! Great comment John, thanks for that!
🤣🤣🤣🤣❤So far...I think I've been lucky!😁🍻🧙♂️
🤣
Gandalf is essentially an angel who has been alive since the beginning of creation, so it makes sense that his quotes would give hope.
Number 5: angry yelling 🤬
Number 4-1: calming and serene af
"All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you!"...says a character in a 10 hour movie. Apart from being cynical all of the quotes go deeper than just entertainment.
Those that understand the deeper meaning also understand that IT IS time well spent, " There's more to this Hobbit, than meets the eye!"
As this video reaches the half a million mark, I cannot express how thankful I am. It is not perfect, I could have included other quotes but when you decide you divide. Thanks ever so much guys.
Less than 5 minutes and i'm tearing up. That's what you get when you add together tremendous acting, inspirational writing, and incredible music alltogether.
I will never get bored of the Lord of the Rings, if I’m still alive at 90 I will still watch the film regularly
Me, just turned 60, with an ever growing "hoard" of DVD-movies of scifi and fantasy fiction, have a special place for everything LOTR and Hobbit related.
Those are my "heart of the mountain", and the set of LOTR is "my precious"...
Say what you will about The Hobbit movies, Martin Freeman is perfect as Bilbo.
Agreed!😁🍻🧙♂️
I agree with that! He was very well cast.
I think the "small things" and "knowing when to spare a life" are the best quotes. They actually relate to real life and sometimes make you rethink things.
The "what to do with the time that is given to us" quote speakes volumes
I personally think Gandalf is the best written character in any book or film ever. Hes just perfect.
"The wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." Is also great quote
Just got the quote tattood on my arm yesterday. "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." In Tolkien font.
One of the few tattoos you can get with no fear of regrets in the future.
I am truly staggered that this now has more than 100,000 views. I can only promise to continue to make more stuff over Christmas and into new year. Thanks again for watching. GAMER.
+Gamer Benn Gandalf is a literary/film icon, one of the most beloved characters ever.
+Gamer Benn (GamerDome11) People love lists. especially "top 5" or "top 10" things. I don't know why, but it's true.
Can you please put subtitles too? I have trouble following some of the lines.
Gamer Benn Im staggered by how many people here haven’t read the books !
My dude youre nearly at 1M views hehehe. Keep up the good work!
" True Courage is about knowing not when to take a life but when to spare one" that line will always stick with me Gandalf is the Wise Mentor I hope to be like one day God Bless You Sir Ian McKellen you are my Hero I also loved you as Magneto in X-Men
Its kinda a irony that Magneto is totally opisite Gandalf :)
1:53 - This is my mantra.
I'm not a strong person by any means, but I believe my everyday choices carry an impact. Open a door for someone, pick up a dropped item, even wave to them as they drive past you. Such simple acts of kindness can carry so much weight.
Gandalf is lowkey one of my favourite characters in all of fiction.
Bilbo: "I've never used a sword in my life!"
Gandalf: "And I hope you never have to, but if you do, remember this..."
Me: STICK EM' WITH THE POINTY END!!!
Gandalf: "True courage is about knowing not when to take a life..."
Me: Ah fuck, wrong fantasy epic
Yawg moth 😂
LITERALLY
The pointy end, is that a Game of Thrones quote?
"The small things.." is even better when you think that it matches so well with Gandalf's origin as the Maia Olorin.
It‘s always the masterpiece ‚concerning hobbits‘ that is playing in the background when Gandalf says such deep and wise words. The music makes the quotes so much deeper , powerful and peaceful as they already are!!!
My father is getting old and I'm afraid that I'll soon lose him. I love him very much. Hearing these quotes makes me feel better about it because it is true. Death is just a path we must all take. I just don't know what I'll do without my dad.
Lots of people are struggling with loss of a family. I hope you find peace with it. I certainly hope when my dad's time comes, that it won't be too hard yet I know that my heart will shatter into pieces.
I lost my dad coming up for 7 years, it’s a quote that has given me a lot of hope. I know it’s a film but the journey doesn’t end here we will see them again. Your comment is 3 years old I can only hope you still have your dad ❤
I like how Ian acts with his eyes, that brings so much feelings
LOTR Trilogy has been my biggest source of inspiration in the toughest and darkest hours of my life. It taught me to rise up, it taught me to fight and it taught me the value of pure friendships. I am forever grateful to have seen these movies and the lessons it left me with.
PS: The soundtrack of these movies are my favorite.
A wizzard arrives precisely when he means to :)
"You are a very brave and smart little hobbit Bilbo, but remember that you are only a little seed in a huge world" - Gandalf
The silver glass quote made me cry...
I am overwhelmed at the number of views this video has received. Thank you. I will be releasing some more content very very soon.
Galadriel: "Mithrandir, why the halfling?"
Gandalf: “I do not know, Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I have found that it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love."
Ian Mckellen is Gandalf. He is the perfect roll, I can’t see anyone else playing him. All his words just have so much weight to them, yet he also has a heart of gold.
I recently bought the extended edition for all 6 movies, and they are so much better than the original theatrical versions
One of my favorites is right before the #1 on this list.
Frodo: It is a pity Bilbo didn't kill him [Golem] when he had the chance.
Gandalf: Pity? It is pity that stayed Bilbo's hand. Many that live deserve death and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment.
No "Frodo: 'It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill Gollum when he had the chance.'
Gandalf: 'Pity? It's a pity that stayed Bilbo's hand. Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. Even the very wise cannot see all ends. My heart tells me that Gollum has some part to play in it, for good or evil, before this is over. The pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many.' Frodo: 'I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.'
Gandalf: 'So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides that of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, in which case you were also meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought"
"What do you mean? Do you mean to wish me a good morning, or do you mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or perhaps you mean to say that you feel good on this particular morning; or are you simply stating that this is a morning to be good on?"
"I'm Gandalf, and Gandalf means ... me!"
"Just Tea, Thank you."
"BILBO BAGGINS!!"
Two bonus ones and also two of my favourites, I don’t remember them exactly but they are something like this:
“The world is not in books Bilbo, it’s out there”
“Do not be eager to deal out death and life, not even the wisest can make such judgements”
I can’t believe it has taken me so long to realize the symbolism behind Gandalf and the Hobbits. You see, these are the two versions of good: holy goodness and mundane goodness. Gandalf is the parallel for an angel (if I had to guess Michael is the most appropriate, but that is irrelevant here). The wisdom he imparts, the actions he takes, and the effects he has are all beyond that of a normal person. They are grand visions of goodness, so much so that they almost seem alien, and beyond mortals. There is no failure in it, and it is perfect in its dogma. The wisdom of the hobbits is much more practical and simple. It is rooted in the understanding that suffering and error is the nature of life. An angel knows not the hardships of mortals. Even at his lowest, Gandalf was never in mortal danger, because the very essence of who he is is tied to Eru Iluvatar and the Great Song. But in that mortal frailty comes something entirely different: resilience, courage, and determination. This is why a Maiar could not fell Sauron.
To summarize the moral lesson of Lord of the Rings: Godly Good can never be triumphed over, but the defeat of evil will only come from the hands of normal people who endure it’s wrath.
I did my compare/contrast paper for English in college on Gandalf,drawing on the Odin/Christ paralells and differences..got an A!
I flippin love Gandalf and his quotes. Tolkien's writing and McKellen's performance are absolutely beautiful
I always here Gandalf’s voice in my head because they chose a great actor for his character
Yeah, even as Magneto his voice is just really pleasant to listen to.
#3 Makes me feel warm inside and at peace.
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Look Ian is great and all, trust me. But without Howard Shore’s backing, LOTR just wouldn’t be what they are.
Absolute masterpieces. Bravo, sir.
#1 keeps you focused despite all the bad times we go through
"So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with he time that is given to us. The are other forces at work in this world beside the work of evil." This is really going to help me through COVID-19.
Quote #2 is just amazing....Almost made me cry :'(
"I wish none of this had happened..."
"So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in the world, Frodo, besides the will of evil."
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This was in American theaters only three months after 9/11. We all needed to hear it....especially young people.
Reminds me why I like the Lord of the Rings. Thank you for the quotes. I will rewatch.
Besides the "You shall not pass!" statement (and indeed he did not pass), my favorite Gandalf quote was "Indeed, he deserves death. But many who deserve life do not get it. Can you give it to them? Then do not be so quick to deal out death."
"A wizard is never late, nor is he ever early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
I can't think of any character in LOTR that could have been cast better. Really. Every choice of actor or actress was perfect.
"Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity" that´s the best quote XD
#3 has a very deep meaning indeed...
Number 3 mostly gave me the chills......
Thank you so much for this performance sir Ian McKellan, absolutely made the role his own while injecting so much life, compassion, wisdom, and badassry into one.
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. Because it humbles us and pride is root of most sin. I loved how humbly Ian Mckellan played Gandalf.