J. R. R. Tolkien, in The Hobbit, Ch. 12 (1937)
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Never laugh at live dragons.

— J. R. R. Tolkien on Laughter

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J. R. R. Tolkien

About J. R. R. Tolkien

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (January 3 1892 – September 2 1973) was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, most famous for his classic high fantasy works.