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“Though here at journey's end I lie

In darkness buried deep,

Beyond all towers strong and high,

Beyond all mountains steep,

Above all shadows rides the Sun

And Stars for ever dwell:

I will not say the Day is done,

Nor bid the Stars farewell.”

―J.R.R. Tolkien, Sam's Song at the Tower of Cirith Ungol

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Happy Birthday, dear Professor Tolkien! I honour you and your words for setting me on my path in life.

The journey is far from over, and I thank you for reminding me of that, too.

"The shadow is only a passing thing."


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