J. R. R. Tolkien quote: Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.

Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.

~ J. R. R. Tolkien ~

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Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.

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