Meddle not in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger
Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift
Gildor was silent for a moment. “I do not like this news.” he said at last. “That Gandalf should be late, does not bode well. But it is said: Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. The choice is yours: to go or wait.”
“And it is also said,” answered Frodo: “Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.”
“Is it indeed?” laughed Gildor. “Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill. But what would you?”
by J. R. R. Tolkien(3 January 1892 – 2 September 1973)
from The Fellowship of the Ring
chapter: Three is Company
image – *Zara
