J. R. R. Tolkien quote: Small wonder that spell means both a story told, and a formula of power over living men. -On Fairy Stories

Small wonder that spell means both a story told, and a formula of power over living men. -On Fairy Stories

~ J. R. R. Tolkien ~

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