This character appears in 32 books.
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Unfinished Tales
The Lost Lore of Middle-Earth
by Christopher Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien
Gandalf: A Wizard, the Enemy of Sauron. Instigator of the Quest of Erebor.
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The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the Rings (collective work)
The Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the King
by J. R. R. Tolkien
Gandalf: Wizard who aids the Fellowship; the Enemy of Sauron. Called "the Grey", and, after resurrection, "the White". Also known as Mithrandir, Olorin, Incanus, Tharkun, Lathspell, the Grey Pilgrim, the Grey Wanderer, Greyhame, and Stormcrow.
Memorable Quotes by Gandalf:
“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 judgment. For even the very wise cannot see all ends.”
“But she, born in the body of a maid, had a spirit and courage at least the match of yours... who knows what she spoke to the darkness, alone, in the bitter watches of the night, when all her life seemed shrinking, and the walls of her bower closing in about her, a hutch to trammel some wild thing in?”
“He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.”
“Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.”
“It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till. What weather they shall have is not ours to rule.”
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
“Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.”
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The Lord of the RingsThe Hobbit / The Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the King (collective work)
by J. R. R. Tolkien
Gandalf: He is a grey wizard in the fellowship the dies and becomes a white wizard in the 2 towers
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The Lord of the Rings: Book 2The Two Towers
Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien
Gandalf: The "Grey" wizard and enemy of Sauron. The leading member of the Fellowship.
Memorable Quotes by Gandalf:
“The wise speak only of what they know, Grima son of Galmod. A witless worm have you become. Therefore be silent, and keep your forked tongue behind your teeth. I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a serving-man until the lightning falls.”
“The burned hand teaches best. After that advice about fire goes to the heart.”
“He raised his hand, and spoke in a clear cold voice. 'Saruman, your staff is broken'. There was a crack, and the staff split asunder in Saruman's hand, and the head of it fell down at Gandalf's feet. 'Go!' said Gandalf. With a cry Saruman fell back and crawled away.”
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The Lord of the Rings: Book 3The Return of the King
Being the Third Part of The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien
Gandalf: A wizard who traveled with the Fellowship of the Ring till Moria, where he fell into darkness, thought to be dead. But is brought back as Gandalf the White.
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The Lord of the Rings: Book 1The Fellowship of the Ring
Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien
Gandalf: A Maiar, servant of the Valar (Gods). He was one of the few of his kind to venture into Middle Earth. Increasingly wise and powerful, he traveled the world advising the peoples there. Soon he found the Hobbits and learned to love the fun creatures. He befriended Bilbo after giving him a "little nudge out the door" to participate in an adventure with a troop of Dwarves. Afterward he is known as a disturber of the peace, but more known for his fireworks, to the Hobbits. He later convinces Bilbo to leave his Ring behind for his heir, Frodo. Only then does Gandalf find out something frightening about the small ring. It was forged by the Dark Lord and with it, Sauron could cover all the world in shadow. He becomes a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, and joins them in attempting to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom. Also known as Mithrandir, Olorin, Incanus, Tharkun, Lathspell, the Grey Pilgrim, the Grey Wanderer, the White Rider, Greyhame and Stormcrow.
Memorable Quotes by Gandalf:
“Deserves it! I dare say he does. Many that live deserve death and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be so eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the wise cannot see all ends.”
“All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to you.”
“And he that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom.”
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