# Quote — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion

> Now Sauron's lust and pride increased, until he knew no bounds, and he determined to make himself master of all things in Middle-earth, and to destroy the Elves, and to compass, if he might, the downfall of Númenor. He brooked no freedom nor any rivalry, and he named himself Lord of the Earth. A mask he still could wear so that if he wished he might deceive the eyes of Men, seeming to them wise and fair. But he ruled rather by force and fear, if they might avail; and those who perceived his shadow spreading over the world called him the Dark Lord and named him the Enemy.

- Author: [J.R.R. Tolkien](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jrr-tolkien.md)
- Book: [The Silmarillion](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jrr-tolkien/the-silmarillion.md)
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- Topics: [power](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/power.md), [pride](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/pride.md)
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> Here I have found what I sought not indeed, but finding I would possess for ever. For it is above all gold and silver, and beyond all jewels. Neither rock, nor steel, nor the fires of Morgoth, nor all the powers of the Elf-kingdoms, shall keep from me the treasure that I desire. For Lúthien your daughter is the fairest of all the Children of the World.

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Topics: [hope](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/hope.md), [advice](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/advice.md)

> He that sows lies in the end shall not lack of a harvest, and soon he may rest from toil indeed while others reap and sow in his stead.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jrr-tolkien/the-silmarillion/he-that-sows.md)

Topics: [lies](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/lies.md)