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"'Other evils there are that may come; for Sauron is himself but a servant or emissary. Yet 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."

The second reading of this book is stunning so far. Consider it a requirement to read it twice, back-to-back. I both wish I could go back and relieve the confusion of the first reading, a feeling I know I’ll never know again with this story, yet also am acutely aware my excitement and appreciation now is only possible by a second read through.

Okay I guess I’ll just read it again like Gabo.