J.R.R. Tolkien: Calculating Idea of Value

J.R.R. Tolkien Money Quotation saying Dwarves can make good accountants when you find good hearts you can trust among them. J.R.R. Tolkien said:

There it is: dwarves are not heroes, but calculating folk with a great idea of the value of money; some are tricky and treacherous and pretty bad lots; some are not, but are decent enough people like Thorin and Company, if you don’t expect too much
— J.R.R. Tolkien

JRR Tolkien: Value Cheer Over Gold

J.R.R. Tolkien Money Quotation from “The Hobbit” saying to enjoy life and sing a song is more important than miserly possession of wealth. J.R.R. Tolkien said:
 

 

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world” — J.R.R. Tolkien

 
Born January 3, 1892 – Died September 2, 1973
 
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J.R.R. Tolkien: Heart Wakened by Gold

J.R.R. Tolkien Money Quotation saying those who allow the sight of riches to awaken desire to possess may lose good character. J.R.R. Tolkien said:

The mere fleeting glimpses of treasure which they had caught as they went along had rekindled all the fire of their dwarvish hearts; and when the heart of a dwarf, even the most respectable, is wakened by gold and by jewels, he grows suddenly bold, and he may become fierce
— J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien: Dragons Use for Wealth

J.R.R. Tolkien Money Quotation saying Old misers, whether wealth of people or institutions can represent a financial risk if not considered as factors. J.R.R. Tolkien said:
 

 

“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. Dragons may not have much real use for all their wealth, but they know it to an ounce as a rule, especially after long possession” — J.R.R. Tolkien

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J.R.R. Tolkien: Risk, Expense, Remuneration

J.R.R. Tolkien Money Quotation in “The Hobbit” – recruiting participants in an adventure requires outlining return on investment (ROI) to participants. J.R.R. Tolkien said:

‘I should like to know about risks, out-of-pocket expenses, time required and remuneration, and so forth’— by which he meant: ‘What am I going to get out of it? and am I going to come back alive?'” — J.R.R. Tolkien

 
Born January 3, 1892 – Died September 2, 1973
 
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