The 30+ Best Frodo Baggins Quotes & Lines from Lord of the Rings (2024)

*FYI - this post may affiliate links, which means we earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them. Also, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For the full scoop on what this means, feel free to check out our Privacy Policy and Disclosure.

Did you know that in the books about 17 years passed between Frodo receiving the ring from Bilbo and then leaving the Shire with it?

While some events from Tolkien’s epic Lord of the Rings series didn’t make it into the film versions, much of what made Frodo such a beloved character did. We love that some of the bravest and most important characters in the quest to destroy the One Ring were not what you would usually expect of a ‘hero’.

As a hobbit, Frodo is the very best example of how even the smallest in a story can be an unexpected hero, while displaying wisdom in his words. We’ve brought together all the best of Frodo’s lines in this post, from the occasionally humorous to the saddest and the bravest. Let’s jump in!

via GIPHY

Want more Lord of the Rings quotes? Check these out:

  • Here are the best Gandalf quotes
  • Here are the best Bilbo Baggins quotes
  • Here are the best Frodo Baggins quotes
  • Here are the best Samwise Gamgee quotes
  • Here are the best Gollum/Smeagol quotes
  • Here are the best Legolas quotes
  • Here are the best Gimli quotes
  • Here are the best Aragorn quotes
  • Here are the best Saruman quotes
  • Here are the best Treebeard quotes

The Most Famous Lines by Frodo Baggins

Unlike some other Lord of the Rings characters, Frodo doesn’t have that many ‘famous’ lines – but there are still some that are definitely more memorable than others. Here are the most well-known and quotable lines by Frodo Baggins.

via GIPHY

“[about Gollum] Maybe he does deserve to die… But now that I see him, I do pity him.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Gollum:We’ll be nice to them, if they be nice to us. Take this off of us… We swear to do whatever you wants… we swear.
Frodo:There is no promise you can make that I can trust.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Sam:We’re innocent travelers.
Faramir:There are no travelers in this land… only servants of the Dark Lord.
Frodo:We are bound to an errand of secrecy. Those who claim to oppose the enemy would do well not to hinder us.”The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Sam:It’s the Ring, isn’t it?
Frodo:It’s getting heavier.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Best Frodo Baggins Quotes about Sam

The relationship between Frodo and his gardener Samwise is perhaps one of the best bromances on screen. Some of of Frodo’s best lines are directed at Sam, so here are our favorite lines Frodo says to or about Sam.

via GIPHY

Frodo:Mordor… I hope the others find a safer road.
Sam:Strider’ll look after them.
Frodo:I don’t suppose we’ll ever see them again.
Sam:We may yet, Mr. Frodo. We may.
Frodo:Sam… I’m glad you’re with me.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Sam:You know I don’t usually hold with foreign food, but this Elvish stuff – it’s not bad.
Frodo:Nothing dampens your spirits, Sam.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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.
Sam:Now Mr. Frodo, you shouldn’t make fun; I was being serious.
Frodo:So was I.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Frodo:I need you on my side.
Sam:I’m on your side, Mr Frodo.
Frodo:I know, Sam. I know.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

“My dear Sam. You cannot always be torn in two. You will have to be one and whole for many years. You have so much to enjoy and to be and to do. Your part in the story will go on.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Funny Frodo Baggins Quotes

At the beginning of the series Frodo is more light-hearted (which makes sense) and humorous. While he loses some of this after the long, hard journey to Mordor, it doesn’t change the fact that he can be funny sometimes. These are the best funny lines by Frodo, even if sometimes he didn’t mean them to be!

via GIPHY

Frodo:You’re late.
Gandalf:A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Frodo:Before you came along, we Bagginses were very well thought of.
Gandalf:Indeed?
Frodo:Never had any adventures or did anything unexpected.
Gandalf:If you’re referring to the incident with the Dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door.
Frodo:Whatever you did, you’ve been officially labeled a disturber of the peace.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Frodo: Come on Sam, ask Rosie for a dance.
Sam: I think I’ll just have another ale.
Frodo: Oh, no you don’t! [pushes Sam at Rosie]” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Frodo:Bilbo, have you been at the Gaffer’s home brew?
Bilbo:No… Well, yes, but that’s not the point…” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Rose ‘Rosie’ Cotton:Good night, lads.
SamandFrodo:Good night.
Ted Sandyman:[kneels before Rosie]Good night, sweet maiden of the golden ale.
Sam:Oi, mind who you’re sweet talking!
Frodo:Don’t worry Sam, Rosie knows an idiot when she sees one.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

[the Fellowship exits Rivendell, with Frodo in front]
Frodo:Mordor, Gandalf, is it left or right?
Gandalf:Left.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Saddest Frodo Baggins Quotes

The One Ring affects Frodo a lot, bringing him much misery and pain. You can’t help feel sorry for the burden he has to bear, as evidenced by these sad Frodo lines.

via GIPHY

“I miss the Shire. I spent all my life pretending I was off somewhere else. Off with you, on one of your adventures. But my own adventure turned out to be quite different. I’m not like you, Bilbo.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

“I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Sam:Hey, Stinker! Don’t go getting too far ahead.
Frodo:Why do you do that?
Sam:What?
Frodo:Call him names, run him down all the time.
Sam:Because… because that’s what he is, Mr. Frodo. There’s naught left in him but lies and deceit. It’s the ring he wants; it’s all he cares about.
Frodo:You have no idea what it did to him… what it’s still doing to him. I want to help him, Sam.
Sam:Why?
Frodo:Because I have to believe he can come back.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

“The Ring will not save Gondor. It only has the power to destroy. Please, let me go.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Sam:[Frodo stops walking]Mr. Frodo? What is it?
Frodo:Just a thought… I don’t think I’m going to be returning.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

“No, Sam. I can’t recall the taste of food… nor the sound of water… nor the touch of grass. I’m… naked in the dark, with nothing, no veil… between me… and the wheel of fire! I can see him… with my waking eyes!” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Frodo:[after destroying the Ring]I can see the Shire. The Brandywine River. Bag End. The Lights in the Party Tree.
Sam:Rosie Cotton dancing. She had ribbons in her hair. If ever I were to marry someone, it would have been her. It would have been her. [he sits down and begins to cry]
Frodo:[leans over and hugs him]I’m glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee, here at the end of all things.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Frodo:We set out to save the Shire, Sam. And it has been saved… But not for me.
Sam:[weeping]You don’t mean that. You can’t leave.
Frodo:[hands Sam the Red Book]The last pages are for you, Sam.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Bravest Frodo Baggins Lines

As we’ve mentioned, a lot of Frodo’s courage is quiet and small, rather than epic deeds. But that doesn’t make him any less courageous! These are the best brave quotes by Frodo Baggins, which show his courage and acceptance as a ring-bearer.

via GIPHY

“[about the One Ring]
Gandalf:Don’t… tempt me Frodo! I dare not take it. Not even to keep it safe. Understand, Frodo. I would use this ring from a desire to do good… But through me, it would wield a power too great and terrible to imagine.
Frodo:But it cannot stay in the Shire!
Gandalf:No. No, it can’t.
Frodo:What must I do?” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Frodo:I will take it! [they don’t hear him; he raises his voice]I will take it! [they fall silent, looking at him] I will take the Ring to Mordor! Though… I do not know the way.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Boromir:None of us should wander alone, you least of all. Frodo? I know you suffer, I see it day by day. Are you sure you do not suffer needlessly? There are other ways, Frodo, other paths we might take.
Frodo:I know what you would say, and it would seem like wisdom, but for the warning in my heart.
Boromir:Warning? Against what? We are all afraid, Frodo. But to let that fear drive us to destroy what hope we have… don’t you see? That is madness!
Frodo:There is no other way.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

“[Frodo and Sam are lowering themselves down a cliff]
Sam:Can you see the bottom?
Frodo:No. Don’t look down, Sam, just keep going!” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Frodo:[about his sword]This is Sting. You’ve seen it before, haven’t you… Gollum?
Sam:[choking]Ugh!
Frodo:[sternly]Release him, or I’ll cut your throat!” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Frodo:What is this place?
Gollum:Master must go inside the tunnel.
Frodo:Now that I’m here, I don’t think I want to.
Gollum:It’s the only way. Go in, or go back.
Frodo:I cannot go back.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

“[about the One Ring] I have to destroy it, Smeagol. I have to destroy it for both our sakes.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Bonus: Frodo Baggins Quotes from the Books

The character of Frodo Baggins is a bit more upbeat in the books than in the films, as evidenced by these quotes that didn’t make it into the movie series. These are the best Frodo lines from the Lord of the Rings books.

via GIPHY

“The ring!” exclaimed Frodo. ‘Has he left me that? I wonder why. Still, it may be useful.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

“I shall have to go. But-” and here Frodo looked hard at Sam- “if you really care about me, you will have to keep that DEAD secret. See? If you don’t, if you even breathe a word of what you’ve heard here, then I hope Gandalf will turn you into a spotted toad and fill the garden full of grass snakes.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

“I am commanded to go to the land of Mordor, and therefore I shall go,’ said Frodo. ‘If there is only one way, then I must take it. What comes after must come.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

“It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: someone has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Did We Miss Any of Your Favorite Frodo Quotes?

Let us know in the comments below!

via GIPHY

The 30+ Best Frodo Baggins Quotes & Lines from Lord of the Rings (2024)

FAQs

What is Frodo's most famous quote? ›

I will take the Ring… though I do not know the way.” Frodo delivers this famous line during the Council of Elrond when he decides that he will be the Ring-bearer and journey to Mordor so that he can destroy the Ring and defeat Sauron.

What is the most iconic line from Lord of the Rings? ›

“You shall not pass!” — Gandalf, The Fellowship of the Ring

“You shall not pass!” Definitely one of the most quoted lines from the entire saga, Gandalf's epic defiance of the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm became unforgettable with the release of the very first movie trailer.

What is a key quote in Lord of the Rings? ›

To bear a ring of power is to be alone. This task was appointed to you. And if you do not find a way, no one will.” Galadriel, the Lady of the Woods, says these words to Frodo near the end of The Fellowship of the Ring.

What is a beautiful quote from LOTR? ›

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. I want to be a healer, and love all things that grow and are not barren. All's well that ends better.

What was Frodo's last quote? ›

I tried to save the Shire, and it has been saved, but not for me. It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: someone has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them.” Frodo speaks these words in his final farewell to Sam in Book VI, Chapter 9 —the final chapter of The Lord of the Rings.

What is Frodo's catchphrase? ›

1 "I Will Take The Ring Though I Do Not Know The Way"

Frodo's bravest moment in the entire series is immortalized in this quote from The Fellowship of the Ring.

What is the secret quote in Lord of the Rings? ›

Gandalf: [to Frodo] Keep it secret. Keep it safe.

What is the one lifetime quote from Lord of the Rings? ›

I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.

What is a simple life quote Lord of the Rings? ›

I see this quote often and because of this, it is so easy to overlook the true meaning of it.

What is JRR Tolkien's most famous quote? ›

All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.

What is the best Lord of the Rings quote about death? ›

Death is just another path... One that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass... And then you see it.

What is the quote for Frodo? ›

I WILL TAKE THE RING THOUGH I DO NOT KNOW THE WAY.”

This is one of Frodo's most powerful moments in the series. During the Council of Elrond, Frodo volunteers to continue taking the ring to Mordor. This is extremely brave and courageous of him, and it shows his true character.

What is Aragorn's quote? ›

Quotes. Aragorn : I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the White City fall, nor our people fail. Boromir : Our people, our people. I would have followed you, my brother... my captain... my king.

What is Frodo's Elvish greeting? ›

Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo is a Quenya greeting used by Frodo in the first meeting with Gildor Inglorion. It translates as "A star shines on the hour of our meeting".

What does Frodo say to Sam at the end? ›

He speaks of Rosie Cotton, and weeps as he says "If ever I was to marry someone... it would have been her." Frodo gets up, wraps an arm around Sam's shoulder, and says "I'm glad to be with you Samwise Gamgee. Here at the end of all things".

What does Frodo's ring say? ›

One Ring to rule them all, One ring to find them; One ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

What is the quote in the Ring Lord of the Rings? ›

One ring to rule them all, one ring to find them, One ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them; In the Land of Mordor where the shadows lie.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Twana Towne Ret

Last Updated:

Views: 6557

Rating: 4.3 / 5 (64 voted)

Reviews: 87% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Twana Towne Ret

Birthday: 1994-03-19

Address: Apt. 990 97439 Corwin Motorway, Port Eliseoburgh, NM 99144-2618

Phone: +5958753152963

Job: National Specialist

Hobby: Kayaking, Photography, Skydiving, Embroidery, Leather crafting, Orienteering, Cooking

Introduction: My name is Twana Towne Ret, I am a famous, talented, joyous, perfect, powerful, inquisitive, lovely person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.