Proverbs, Adages, Aphorisms, Saws, Wise Sayings & Clichés - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 03-12-2003, 03:40 PM

In answer to Guinevere's question, nearly all of Tolkien's proverbs are made up by him although they sound very authentic, don't they?
The only 'genuine' English saying quoted here is 'handsome is as handsome does.'

(Tolkien's proverbs are delightful but real English proverbs too, IMO. My favourite is 'Fair words butter no parsnips.')

03-12-2003, 03:40 PM	#10
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	In answer to Guinevere's question, nearly all of Tolkien's proverbs are made up by him although they sound very authentic, don't they? The only 'genuine' English saying quoted here is 'handsome is as handsome does.' (Tolkien's proverbs are delightful but real English proverbs too, IMO. My favourite is 'Fair words butter no parsnips.') __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling