Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien

Then hope unlooked-for came so suddenly to Eomer's heart, and with it the bite of care and fear renewed, that he said no more, but turned and went swiftly from the hall.

Then hope unlooked-for came so suddenly to Eomer's heart, an

Summary

In this quote, Eomer experiences a sudden and unexpected surge of hope in his heart. However, this hope is accompanied by the return of worries and fears, causing him to abruptly leave the hall without saying anything more. It suggests that even when hope arrives unexpectedly, it can bring with it a sense of anxiety and concern, reminding us that optimism is not immune to the challenges and uncertainties of life.

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Life Fear Death Hope Sudden Eomer

By J.R.R. Tolkien

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