Elves in modern times

[Selmo]

Originally Posted by Elladan

So you don't think they would try to teach man the error of our ways? Try to clean up the earth? To fix all thats wrong today?

Frodo quotes an old saying to Gildor: "Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both yes and no."

A more accurate statement might be: "Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will get it wrong every time."
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