You Shall Not Pass

As the orcs try to beat down the gate, Pippin naturally fears the coming of death. Yet Gandalf gently reassures him, telling him that death is a natural part of life and that we must accept it. He also suggests that death is not the end, but merely the next stage of a beautiful journey. This was a lesson not just for Pippin, but for all watching.

"A Wizard Is Never Late, Nor Is He Early. He Arrives Precisely When He Means To."

The Perfect Excuse For Being Late To The Party

"You Shall Not Pass!"

Heroic Sacrifice And Unbridled Determination

This is probably the most quoted line from all of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Ian McKellen displays all of Gandalf’s massive power in this cry of defiance against one of the servants of Morgoth: a Balrog from the ancient world.

Throwing himself into harm’s way to protect the Fellowship, Gandalf sacrifices himself so that the quest to destroy the Ring may continue. Only Gandalf would have the nerve to square up to a Balrog.