When will I understand Tolkien like you guys?

[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

What's the fun in being an expert anyway? You'll never know everything there is to know about Tolkien's work, and even if you did, your interpretation of it will only be one among many others.

In my experience, one can't help learning a lot about the things one enjoys (not that I'm an expert in this field by any standards). You're right, though; simply knowing things is no fun, which is where discussion comes in. Deeper understanding and so forth.

I'm with you on Blake: Great poet.