Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien

And in that very moment, away behind in some far corner of the city, a cock crowed. Shrill and clear he crowed reckoning nothing of wizardry or war, welcoming only the morning that in the sky far above the shadows of death was coming with the dawn.

And in that very moment, away behind in some far corner of t

Summary

This quote signifies the resilience of life and the triumph over darkness. As chaos and uncertainty dominate the city, the crowing of a cock in the distance breaks through, symbolizing the arrival of a new day. Ignorant of the events unfolding, the cock's crow represents innocence and the victory of natural order over the supernatural. It reminds us that amidst despair and power struggles, life continues to persist, offering hope and renewal with the dawning of each new morning.

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