[C]ontrary to most people, I think that touching your cap t… - J. R. R. Tolkien

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[C]ontrary to most people, I think that touching your cap to the squire may be damn bad for the squire but it's damn good for you.

J. R. R. Tolkien

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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (January 3 1892 – September 2 1973) was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, most famous for his classic high fantasy works.

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Pen Names: Oxymore

Native Name: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Alternative Names: J-R-R Tolkien • Tolkien • John Tolkien • J.R.R Tolkien • J.R.R. Tolkien • John R. R. Tolkien

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[C]ontrary to most people, I think that touching your cap to the squire may be damn bad for the squire but it's damn good for you. - J. R. R. Tolkien

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