Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. — J. R. R. Tolkien. English writer and philologist (1892–1973) , Tolkien. English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.