J.R.R. Tolkien:

It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.

— J.R.R. Tolkien Modern

Lord of the Rings

Context

The Fellowship of the Ring

Date / Period

1954

Source

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1720-it-s-a-dangerous-business-frodo-going-out-…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: grok

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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