MIddle-earth Proverbs - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Manwe Sulimo · 12-01-2002, 10:40 AM

Famous sayings by some of the wise guys of Middle-earth.

"When in Mordor, do as the Ringwraiths do" -Eärnur, before leaving for Minas Morgul

"Go not to the Halflings for council, for they will say both "I don't know" and "What?" -an annoymous elf

"Out of the funeral home, into the pyre." -Denethor II, Steward of Gondor

gralin musicteeth · 12-01-2002, 03:50 PM

HAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! very nice. I,however, lack an imagination of that magnitude. sigh. oh well. keep it up!

mordor136 · 12-01-2002, 05:17 PM

WOW I can never hope to measure up to those classics. Anyhow, I think I'll give it a try.
Oh, by the way mine is just a normal proverb put into a lotr scenario.

" When you can't beat em' join em'!" Saruman about joining Sauron.

Orual · 12-01-2002, 06:33 PM

LoL! "Go not to the Halflings for council..." That's too funny!

If you can't stand the heat, get out of Mount Doom.

A rolling palantir gathers no moss.

A watched Pippin never throws stones.

If life gives you conies, make stew!

A Ring in the hand is worth two in the dragon's lair.

And of course, what M-e Proverbs list would be complete without:

Never laugh at live dragons!

Aye, advice to take to heart. Mind you listen, kiddos!

~*~Orual~*~

mordor136 · 12-01-2002, 06:40 PM

LOL I love this! Here's another one.
You can lead a ring to Mt. Doom but you can't make it jump."

Merri · 12-01-2002, 06:45 PM

Love it!

How about these weak attempts:

Every Gollum knows its own

When in doubt, ask Gandalf

Manwe Sulimo · 12-01-2002, 07:24 PM

I'm flattered [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Here's a few more....

"Just because the water is calm does not mean there are no Watchers beneath the surface." -ancient Dwarven proverb

"Fight fire with shiny swords." -Gandalf, Chapter IX of his memoirs, My Balrog and I

"Leave sitting stones lie; you never know how much trouble they will get you in." -Peregrine Took, editor's note in the Red Book

"Ask not what your Dark Lord can do for you, ask what you can do for your Dark Lord!" -recruitment poster discovered in the ruins of Barad-dûr

Rose Cotton · 12-02-2002, 04:43 PM

This is a Harry Potter motto but it works for Lord of the Rings too:

Never tickle a sleeping dragon.

Arwen Melian · 12-02-2002, 07:10 PM

Go not to the halflings for council...thats funny!(instead of elves) [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Diamond18 · 12-02-2002, 09:41 PM

Ahahaha ah ha ha. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I love the "Go not to the Halflings for council" one. Classic! It would make a nice signature, Manwe [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] .

An arrow in an orc is worth two in the quiver ~ a favorite quote of Legolas

Do not bother with the affairs of hobbits, for they are fat and quick to nothing ~ a disgruntled Ranger's exit line

A day without sun would be like Mordor ~ a Gondorian proverb

A Ring saved is a burden earned ~ a saying of Frodo's

He who laughs last thinks slowest, and is therefore a Dwarf ~ an Elvish proverb

A friend with weed is a friend indeed ~ a Hobbitish proverb

Kalimac · 12-02-2002, 10:48 PM

An Apple a day keeps Bill Ferny away - Unknown origin, attributed to Samwise, Mayor of the Shire.

Where there's food, there's hope. - Hobbiton, again.

A Maia's Ring gathers no luck - alleged last words of Isildur, King of Gondor.

Every hobbit has its weak spot - in the head. - Snarky pre-Frodo saying, popular among Elvish teenagers.

Love and a Ring can't be hid. - Elvish, again.

If at first Men don't succeed, fly, fly again. - Personal favorite of Gwaihir the Eagle.

Manwe Sulimo · 12-03-2002, 01:46 PM

*Hastily*

Hobbit quote in the first post ©, **®, and TM by me [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Arwen Melian · 12-03-2002, 05:50 PM

good idea

Lindril Arvilya · 12-03-2002, 08:53 PM

"Don't bite the hand that steals your precious" ~Smeagol should have listened to what his mother told him when he was little

"It's always darkest before the Witch King appears" ~Eomer's creation

"If you lie down with dogs you're a Rohirrim brat" ~ a favourite of Saruman

"Better to be safe than a curious hobbit" ~attributed to Gandalf

Artanis · 12-07-2002, 11:34 PM

From a song found in the papers of Frodo--Mothers, don't let your sons grow up to be ringbearers."

Nimrodel · 12-08-2002, 02:09 PM

Old Hobbits die hard

The Ringwrait called the Dark Lord "black"

Hobbits cannot live by Lembas alone

A Fool of a Took and his common sense are soon parted

The hand that holds the One Ring rules the World or at least Middle-Earth.

When the wizard's away, thhe Hobbits will play

Rose Cotton · 12-08-2002, 04:06 PM

"Hit two orcs with one arrow"-elven proverb

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-11-2002, 10:38 AM

Aragorn to Eowyn: " Come on honey, you know what I always say. A babe sitting at home hundreds of miles away can't get involved in OUR business" *wink*

Alphaelin · 02-10-2006, 03:28 AM

"Beware hobbits bearing rings." Sauron never would listen to good advice.

"Take this ring and throw it." Frodo to Gollum at Mt. Doom.

"Taters make the world go round." attributed to Gaffer Gamgee.

Gil-Galad · 02-12-2006, 01:18 PM

You can't teach a old maia new tricks

"Eat your green vegtables or Gandalf will come to your room uncloaked" - Old-Elf wives saying

Inscrpition in ring - "Insert one dark lord, innocent Hobbit(s) or Man being pushed by father too hard"

Farael · 02-12-2006, 08:05 PM

Proverb attributed to Gandalf's memoirs:

"Better to fear the balrog that flies than the one that falls... unless the balrog is both winged and yet still falling down a precipice in the mines of Moria"

"It takes two hobbits to awaken an Ent"

Parmastahir · 02-17-2006, 09:48 PM

"A mellon in need is a mellon indeed."

"A fool of a Took and his stone are soon parted."

"All good things must come to an Ent."

"The grass is always greener on the other side of the Entwash."

12-01-2002, 10:40 AM	#1
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	MIddle-earth Proverbs Famous sayings by some of the wise guys of Middle-earth. "When in Mordor, do as the Ringwraiths do" -Eärnur, before leaving for Minas Morgul "Go not to the Halflings for council, for they will say both "I don't know" and "What?" -an annoymous elf "Out of the funeral home, into the pyre." -Denethor II, Steward of Gondor __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

12-01-2002, 03:50 PM	#2
gralin musicteeth Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tossing half-sick between grotesque reality and savage, frightening dreams Posts: 360	HAHAHAAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! very nice. I,however, lack an imagination of that magnitude. sigh. oh well. keep it up! __________________ Where was the stooped and mealy-coloured old man I used to call Poppa when the merry-go-round broke down?

12-01-2002, 05:17 PM	#3
mordor136 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: snowboarding with Morgoth in the void Posts: 221	WOW I can never hope to measure up to those classics. Anyhow, I think I'll give it a try. Oh, by the way mine is just a normal proverb put into a lotr scenario. " When you can't beat em' join em'!" Saruman about joining Sauron. __________________ It's not A.D.D I'm just ignoring you. I'm like a super-hero with no powers or motivation

12-01-2002, 06:33 PM	#4
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	LoL! "Go not to the Halflings for council..." That's too funny! If you can't stand the heat, get out of Mount Doom. A rolling palantir gathers no moss. A watched Pippin never throws stones. If life gives you conies, make stew! A Ring in the hand is worth two in the dragon's lair. And of course, what M-e Proverbs list would be complete without: Never laugh at live dragons! Aye, advice to take to heart. Mind you listen, kiddos! ~~Orual~~ __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"

12-01-2002, 06:40 PM	#5
mordor136 Wight Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: snowboarding with Morgoth in the void Posts: 221	LOL I love this! Here's another one. You can lead a ring to Mt. Doom but you can't make it jump." __________________ It's not A.D.D I'm just ignoring you. I'm like a super-hero with no powers or motivation

12-01-2002, 06:45 PM	#6
Merri Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 221	Love it! How about these weak attempts: Every Gollum knows its own When in doubt, ask Gandalf __________________ Knowledge is just opinion that you trust enough to act upon. -Children of the Mind, by Orson Scott Card.

12-01-2002, 07:24 PM	#7
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	I'm flattered [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Here's a few more.... "Just because the water is calm does not mean there are no Watchers beneath the surface." -ancient Dwarven proverb "Fight fire with shiny swords." -Gandalf, Chapter IX of his memoirs, My Balrog and I "Leave sitting stones lie; you never know how much trouble they will get you in." -Peregrine Took, editor's note in the Red Book "Ask not what your Dark Lord can do for you, ask what you can do for your Dark Lord!" -recruitment poster discovered in the ruins of Barad-dûr __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

12-02-2002, 04:43 PM	#8
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	This is a Harry Potter motto but it works for Lord of the Rings too: Never tickle a sleeping dragon. __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

12-02-2002, 07:10 PM	#9
Arwen Melian Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sometimes Imladris....sometimes Mirkwood...other times ....Lothlorien Posts: 141	Go not to the halflings for council...thats funny!(instead of elves) [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Maiden of Rivendell "Anything to get away from the evil monkey in my bedroom." Fine! I admit it. I am a supporter of Agent Elrond. Now would you please leave me be?

12-02-2002, 09:41 PM	#10
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Ahahaha ah ha ha. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I love the "Go not to the Halflings for council" one. Classic! It would make a nice signature, Manwe [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] . An arrow in an orc is worth two in the quiver ~ a favorite quote of Legolas Do not bother with the affairs of hobbits, for they are fat and quick to nothing ~ a disgruntled Ranger's exit line A day without sun would be like Mordor ~ a Gondorian proverb A Ring saved is a burden earned ~ a saying of Frodo's He who laughs last thinks slowest, and is therefore a Dwarf ~ an Elvish proverb A friend with weed is a friend indeed ~ a Hobbitish proverb __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

12-02-2002, 10:48 PM	#11
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	An Apple a day keeps Bill Ferny away - Unknown origin, attributed to Samwise, Mayor of the Shire. Where there's food, there's hope. - Hobbiton, again. A Maia's Ring gathers no luck - alleged last words of Isildur, King of Gondor. Every hobbit has its weak spot - in the head. - Snarky pre-Frodo saying, popular among Elvish teenagers. Love and a Ring can't be hid. - Elvish, again. If at first Men don't succeed, fly, fly again. - Personal favorite of Gwaihir the Eagle. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

12-03-2002, 01:46 PM	#12
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Hastily Hobbit quote in the first post ©, **®, and TM by me [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

12-03-2002, 05:50 PM	#13
Arwen Melian Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sometimes Imladris....sometimes Mirkwood...other times ....Lothlorien Posts: 141	good idea __________________ Maiden of Rivendell "Anything to get away from the evil monkey in my bedroom." Fine! I admit it. I am a supporter of Agent Elrond. Now would you please leave me be?

12-03-2002, 08:53 PM	#14
Lindril Arvilya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In a box at the end of Harrison Ford's street, with a pair of binoculars Posts: 332	"Don't bite the hand that steals your precious" ~Smeagol should have listened to what his mother told him when he was little "It's always darkest before the Witch King appears" ~Eomer's creation "If you lie down with dogs you're a Rohirrim brat" ~ a favourite of Saruman "Better to be safe than a curious hobbit" ~attributed to Gandalf __________________ Neo, watch out! Trinity's going to steal your pants! Pants thief! Pants thief!

12-07-2002, 11:34 PM	#15
Artanis Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Wild (I just love solar powered computers, don't you? Posts: 53	From a song found in the papers of Frodo--Mothers, don't let your sons grow up to be ringbearers." __________________ Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Gandy!

12-08-2002, 02:09 PM	#16
Nimrodel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Golden Wood Posts: 48	Old Hobbits die hard The Ringwrait called the Dark Lord "black" Hobbits cannot live by Lembas alone A Fool of a Took and his common sense are soon parted The hand that holds the One Ring rules the World or at least Middle-Earth. When the wizard's away, thhe Hobbits will play __________________ Beside the falls of Nimrodel,By water clear and cool, Her voice as falling silver fell Into the shining pool

12-08-2002, 04:06 PM	#17
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	"Hit two orcs with one arrow"-elven proverb __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

12-11-2002, 10:38 AM	#18
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Aragorn to Eowyn: " Come on honey, you know what I always say. A babe sitting at home hundreds of miles away can't get involved in OUR business" wink __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

02-10-2006, 03:28 AM	#19
Alphaelin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tottering about in the Wild Posts: 130	"Beware hobbits bearing rings." Sauron never would listen to good advice. "Take this ring and throw it." Frodo to Gollum at Mt. Doom. "Taters make the world go round." attributed to Gaffer Gamgee. __________________ Not all those who wander are lost . . . because some of us know how to read a map.

02-12-2006, 01:18 PM	#20
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	You can't teach a old maia new tricks "Eat your green vegtables or Gandalf will come to your room uncloaked" - Old-Elf wives saying Inscrpition in ring - "Insert one dark lord, innocent Hobbit(s) or Man being pushed by father too hard" __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

02-12-2006, 08:05 PM	#21
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	Proverb attributed to Gandalf's memoirs: "Better to fear the balrog that flies than the one that falls... unless the balrog is both winged and yet still falling down a precipice in the mines of Moria" "It takes two hobbits to awaken an Ent" __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

02-17-2006, 09:48 PM	#22
Parmastahir Wight Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Green Hill Country Posts: 196	"A mellon in need is a mellon indeed." "A fool of a Took and his stone are soon parted." "All good things must come to an Ent." "The grass is always greener on the other side of the Entwash."