32 Frodo Quotes from the Unlikely Hero in ‘The Lord of the Rings’

Frodo Baggins had destiny thrust upon him when the One Ring chose the modest Hobbit. It would take him on a journey of friendship and love, but also one that would leave him scarred with many terrifying experiences.

Frodo led what would become the most critically acclaimed adventure films in cinema, which won 123 of the 127 awards it was nominated for. In the books and the screen adaptations, he is the modest protagonist whose life changes when a mystical ring deems him fit to protect Middle Earth.

Frodo embarks on an epic journey alongside eight of his companions to destroy the mystic object — which, initially unbeknownst to him, holds the fate of his world — and keep it from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord Sauron.

The team encounters many challenges alongside one another, but each disaster only strengthens their bond. Frodo also grows wiser and stronger from his experiences, and the quotes below reflect just that.

A photo of Frodo Baggins with the quote, "I wish the ring had never come to me." | Source: Facebook/lordoftheringstrilogy

Frodo's Most Well-Known Quotes in the Film Series

"I wish the ring had never come to me." — Frodo Baggins

"I am wounded with knife, sting and tooth. Where shall I find rest?" — Frodo Baggins

"It's useless to meet revenge with revenge: it will heal nothing." — Frodo Baggins

"I feel that as long as the shire lies behind, safe and comfortable, I shall find wandering more bearable." — Frodo Baggins

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"You're late!" — Frodo Baggins

"Whatever you did, you've officially been labeled a disturber of the peace." — Frodo Baggins

"Bilbo's story was now over. there would be no more journeys for him... save one." — Frodo Baggins

"I will take the ring though I do not know the way." — Frodo Baggins

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More of Frodo's Quotes

"Bilbo used often to say there was only one Road; that it was like a great river: its springs were at every doorstep, and every path was its tributary." — Frodo Baggins

"There is no real going back." — Frodo Baggins

"I shall know that somewhere there is a firm foothold, even if my feet cannot stand there again." — Frodo Baggins

"But do you remember Gandalf's words: Even Gollum may have something yet to do?" — Frodo Baggins

"It's a pity Bilbo didn't kill him when he had the chance." — Frodo Baggins

A photo of Frodo Baggins with the quote, "I know what I must do. It's just... I'm afraid to do it." | Source: Facebook/lordoftheringstrilogy

"I know what I must do. It's just... I'm afraid to do it." — Frodo Baggins

"All right then keep your secrets. Before you came along we Bagginses were very well thought of." — Frodo Baggins

"There are some things that time cannot mend... some hurts that go too deep... that have taken hold." — Frodo Baggins

"I miss the Shire. I spent all my life pretending I was off somewhere else. Off with you, on one of your adventures." — Frodo Baggins

"We were home. How do you pick up the threads of an old life? How do you go on?" — Frodo Baggins

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"I am glad that you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam." — Frodo Baggins

"You have so much to enjoy and to be and to do." — Frodo Baggins

"Short cuts make delays, but inns make longer ones." — Frodo Baggins

"May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out." — Frodo Baggins

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″'And it is also said 'Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.'" — Frodo Baggins

"Sam: I wonder if we'll ever be put into songs or tales.

Frodo: What?

Sam: I wonder if people will ever say, 'Let's hear about Frodo and the Ring.' And they'll say 'Yes, that's one of my favorite stories. Frodo was really courageous, wasn't he, Dad?' 'Yes, my boy, the most famousest of hobbits. And that's saying a lot.'

Frodo: You've left out one of the chief characters – Samwise the Brave. I want to hear more about Sam. Frodo wouldn't have got far without Sam.

Frodo: So was I." — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

"The Road goes ever on and on

Down from the door where it began,

Now far ahead the Road has gone,

And I must follow, if I can." — Frodo Baggins

"And thus it was. A fourth age of middle-earth began. And the fellowship of the ring... though eternally bound by friendship and love... was ended." — Frodo Baggins

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Elijah Wood, whose brother, Zachariah Wood, is also in filmmaking, portrayed Frodo in all three "Lord of the Rings" films. He shared the screen with Hollywood veterans Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, and Ian McKellen. If you've enjoyed this collection, these 35 FLCL quotes might pique your interest.