Aragorn/Quotes

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
"If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword..."

- Aragorn to Frodo

"Not if we hold true to each other. We will not abandon Merry and Pippin to torment and death. Not while we have strength left. Leave all that can be spared behind. We travel light. Let's hunt some Orc."

- Aragorn to Legolas and Gimli

"They were once Men. Great kings of Men. Then Sauron the Deceiver gave to them nine rings of power. Blinded by their greed, they took them without question, one by one falling into darkness. Now they are slaves to his will. They are the Nazgul, Ringwraiths, neither living nor dead. At all times they feel the presence of the Ring, drawn to the power of the One. They will never stop hunting you."

- Aragorn to the Hobbits

"He's trying to bring down the mountain! Gandalf, we must turn back!"

- Aragorn to Gandalf

The Fellowship of the Ring
"Why do you fear the past? You are Isildur's heir, not Isildur himself. You are not bound to his fate."

- Arwen to and on Aragorn

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
"Gentlemen, we do not stop 'til nightfall." "What about breakfast?" "You've already had it." "We've had one, yes. What about second breakfast?"

- Aragorn and Pippin

"Is he going to die?" "He is passing into the Shadow World. He'll soon become a wraith like them."

- Aragorn and Pippin

"Why do you fear the past? You are Isildur's heir, not Isildur himself. You are not bound to his fate. " "The same blood flows in my veins. The same weakness. " "Your time will come. You will face the same evil, and you will defeat it."

- Arwen and Aragorn

"Do you remember when we first met? " "I thought I had wandered into a dream. " "Long years have passed. You did not have the cares you carry now. Do you remember what I told you? " "You said you'd bind yourself to me, forsaking the immortal life of your people. " "And to that I hold. I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone. I choose a mortal life. " "You cannot give me this. " "It is mine to give to whom I will. Like my heart."

- Arwen and Aragorn

"Take some rest. These borders are well-protected." "I will find no rest here. I heard her voice inside my head. She spoke of my father and the fall of Gondor. She said to me “Even now there is hope left.” But I cannot see it. It is long since we had any hope. My father is a noble man, but his rule is failing. And now our people lose faith. He looks to me to make things right and I would do it. I would see the glory of Gondor restored. Have you ever seen it Aragorn? The White tower of Ecthelion, glimmering like a spike of pearl and silver. Its banners caught high in the morning breeze. Have you ever been called home by the clear ringing of silver trumpets?" "I have seen the White City, long ago. " "One day, our paths will lead us there. And the tower guards shall take up the call: 'The Lords of Gondor have returned!'"

- Aragorn and Boromir

"Sam, do you know the Athelas plant? " "Athelas? " "Kingsfoil. " "Kingsfoil, aye, it's a weed. " "It may help to slow the poison. Hurry!"

- Aragorn and Sam

"You cannot wield it. None of us can. The One Ring answers to Sauron alone. It has no other master."

- Aragorn to Boromir

"Speak words we can all understand!" "We have not had dealings with the dwarves since the dark days." "And you know what this dwarf says to that?" (in Dwarvish) "I spit upon your grave!" "That was not so corteous."

- Gimli, Haldir, and Aragorn

"I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the White City fall, nor our people fail. " "Our people, our people. I would have followed you, my brother... my captain... my king. " "Be at peace, Son of Gondor."

- Aragorn and Boromir