Gandalf's top 5 quotes

What are Gandalf's top 5 quotes from the Hobbit (films released so far) and the Lord of the Rings? Here is our take on the Istari's best lines from the Peter Jackson series!

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[HongKongPhooey]

Sometimes, I just need to hear some Gandalf quotes to get through a rough day.

Or a rough year. lol

[tatesherman]

"It's the small things, simple acts of kindness and love, that keep the darkness at bay." 🙂

[forsmanos]

They could not have chosen a better actor than Ian Mckellen.

[gambitvoleur]

"I have never used a sword in my life."
"And I hope you never have to.  Now on to the Goblin lair!"

[calowenby]

2:24 "I am afraid, and he gives me courage."

Hearing that quote from Gandalf just fills me with optimism. I love it!

[Tyler_J_Cook]

This movie was my life growing up. I'm only 19 years old but I've started to watch and rewatch the trilogy since I was 10 years old. Every time I go back and watch them I find something new I've missed, and realize some of the "Dumb and boring" parts I disliked when I was younger sometimes carry a real strong message that doesn't just change how you look at the movie, but how you look at yourself.

Sorry for anyone who I might offend but I prefer this over Star Wars! (2nd favorite set of movies)

[shoezomaku]

"Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them Frodo?" is, and always will be, my favorite Gandalf quote.

[DJogdog]

No "A wizard is never late, nor is he early... He arrives precisely when he means to!"   ???

[Crazy_Peanutz]

"Why Bilbo? Maybe because I am afraid... And he gives me courage." It's impactful to see a literal demigod being afraid and the thing that makes him less scared is a simple Hobbit. I literally cried

[Oscar]

“Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity!”

[Goldhelmriel]

My Grandma used to read the book to me, and when she passed last December, I quoted the silver glass passage to her(yes i know it wasn't in the book like it was in the movie), but quoted that to her, I like to think it gave her some comfort while she was passing.

[lolnumere]

I would have added the scene right before last one: " Do not be so eager to deal out death in judgement, for even the very wise can not see all ends "

[matej]

I love Gandalf since I saw LOTR for the first time. The older I am the more I understand all his quotes that are connected with everyday life. He is full of love and hope, that is exactly what everyone need in these hard times.

[tomzjamz]

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to". and "Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in next time and rid us of your stupidity" are my favourite quotes that are missing from this list.

[Derrick-drzj]

"The grey curtain of this world rolls back; and all turns to silver glass." Lord of the Rings speaks deeper then anything you could ever learn in school.

[caluminnes]

it’s incredibly powerful gandalf admitting he’s afraid. its literally one of his main powers, being able to give people hope and courage but the fact even he needs someone to give him courage really makes him relatable despite him being a 2000 year old spirit

[impastabowl]

Unrelated but I just wanted to put it out there.
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”
-C. S. Lewis

[DaCoolCrushIceKillah]

Studying: All we have to do, is decide what to do with the time that is given....yet I'm watching this video..

[ultronprime]

Ian McKellen is such a GREAT and IMPRESSIVE actor, especially when he comes as Gandalf. Thank you so much Gamer Benn for sharing this astounding video of this iconic character.

[raduteleasa]

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us! - Epic!