J. R. R. TOLKIEN - QUOTES COLLECTIONBIOGRAPHY, ACHIEVEMENTS AND LIFE LESSONS ABOUT J. R. R. TOLKIENJohn Ronald Reuel Tolkien, widely known as J.R.R. Tolkien, was a literary luminary and philologist whose indelible mark on the world of fantasy literature has made him a timeless figure. Born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, to English parents Arthur Tolkien and Mabel Suffield, Tolkien's early years were shaped by a confluence of cultural influences that would later manifest in the rich tapestry of Middle-earth. QUOTES SAMPLES: "e;All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost."e; "e;All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."e; "e;Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate."e; "e;Short cuts make long delays."e; "e;Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens."e; "e;If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."e;