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J. R. R. Tolkien on Power

1892–1973

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'Power' is an ominous and sinister word in all these tales, except as applied to the gods.

The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien (1981)

My political opinions lean more and more to Anarchy (philosophically understood, meaning abolition of control not whiskered men with bombs) ... the most improper job of any man, even saints (who at any rate were at least unwilling to take it on), is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity.

The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien (1981)

My political opinions lean more and more to Anarchy (philosophically understood, meaning abolition of control not whiskered men with bombs) ... The most improper job of any man … is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity.

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