The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest stories that has always graced our world, thanks in big part to an first-class story and some incredible world-edifice past master author J.R.R. Tolkien. The human spent years crafting a rich history, backstory, and even the languages that brand up the foundation of Middle Earth and its many legends. This allowed him to arts and crafts an assortment of colorful and eclectic characters far removed from other fantasy tropes.

Gimli, son of Glóin is one such graphic symbol that chop-chop became a fan favorite. As a member of the Company of the Ring, Gimli was tasked with aiding Frodo Baggins in his quest to destroy the One Ring, which was forged by the mysterious and supremely evil Dark Lord Sauron. Similar all the characters, his path diverged greatly within the story, leading to some incredible experiences that just and so happened to forge the best quotes. The following is an updated list of Gimli's ultimate 1-liners spanning the iii Lord of the Rings films.

Updated on Jan 7th, 2021 by Derek Draven: As mentioned to a higher place, this list has been updated with more quotes from the dwarf known as Gimli. Although all the characters in the trilogy take a wealth of important dialogue to draw on, they go out much of the humorous quotes to Gimli. Withal, they neither detract nor spoil the importance of the character, or what he brought to the story. The amazing performance of John Rhys-Davies helped bring out the conviction, believability, and (well-nigh importantly) hilarity of each quote - all of which will stand the test of time for years to come up.

15 "...And My Axe!"

The Council of Elrond was i of the nearly iconic and powerful scenes of the entire LOTR trilogy, especially for fans who grew up reading (and re-reading) Tolkien's novels. In the scene, the Fellowship of the Band swears themselves to Frodo and the journey of the Band.

Aragorn gets the brawl rolling by swearing, "If past my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword." Legolas continues with, "And you have my bow." Not to be left out, Gimli finishes with this quote, thereby completing everyone'southward favorite triumvirate inside the serial.

14 "If Anyone Was To Enquire For My Opinion, Which I Note They're Not…"

Gimli's presence in the Fellowship was both welcome and slow at the aforementioned time. Dwarves had a penchant for being uncooperative and notoriously difficult, particularly when they were forced to work with Elves. On the flip-side, they were often discriminated against because of their size, not to mention stereotypes revolving around greed and selfishness.

None of these elements helped when Gimli attempted to bring his opinion to the table. When the Fellowship get-go started out, the wise magician Gandalf the Gray had them taking the long mode around in order to avert the haunted Mines of Moria. Gimli began this quote which led directly into that assumption, much to Gandalf's anticipation.

thirteen "Roaring Fires, Malt Beer, Ripe Meat Off The Bone!"

In the globe that Tolkien created for The Lord of the Rings, Moria is considered ane of the wonders of Middle-Earth. Also known as Khazad-dûm, Moria runs under and through the Misty Mountains and was once the greatest Dwarven city in all of Middle-Earth.

Gimli knows much of Moria's history - the astonishing ancient urban center founded by Dwarves, which he shares with Legolas. He evokes a vivid image that is immediately soured by the nightmare reality of a city overrun by vile Orcs, likewise as an ominous creature of "shadow and flame."

12 "Allow Them Come! In that location Is Ane Dwarf Yet In Moria Who Nonetheless Draws Breath!"

Tragically, the Moria that Gimli remembers is not the Moria that exists when the Fellowship pays a visit. The Dwarves within were either killed or driven out of Moria past Orcs and the fearsome, terrifying Balrog of Morgoth. When the Goblins outset breaking downwards the doors to get to the Fellowship, Gimli readies himself for battle and steels his resolve with this powerful quote.

Long after Sauron's forces were defeated, Durin Vii led the Dwarves back to Moria where they all sealed themselves into the tunnels so they could non lose their ancient city again. There the Dwarves remained, "until the world grew old and the Dwarves failed and the days of Durin'southward race were concluded."

11 "Nobody Tosses A Dwarf!"

What better place to start than with this iconic one-liner? DuringThe Fellowship of the Ring, the company was gear up upon both by Orcs and the fearsome Balrog of Morgoth in the depths of Moria. Whilst running for their lives, Aragorn helps Hobbit Samwise Gamgee cross a gap by tossing him to the other side. He so prepares to do the same to Gimli, who immediately bristles at the insinuation.

He protests with this quote before making the jump without any help and nearly plummeting to his doom as a result. If non for Legolas grabbing him by the beard, it would have been the end. In hilarious fashion, Gimli shouts "Not the beard!" before being pulled to safety.

10 "Well, Hither's Ane Dwarf She Won't Ensnare So Easily."

Gimli is known for thinking he'southward somewhat more of a warrior than he may actually be. While he is a brave and valiant fighter, he'southward conspicuously out of his league when information technology comes to facing downwards Elven-kind. This is apparent when he hears almost Galadriel, an "Elf witch of terrible power."

After assertive the rumor that all who expect upon Galadriel "fall nether her spell and are never seen again," Gimli says, "Well, here'south ane Dwarf she won't ensnare so easily. I have the eyes of a hawk and the ears of a fox!" A second later, he finds himself olfactory organ-to-tip with a steadied Elven pointer.

nine "Ishkhaqwi Ai Durugnul!"

When Gimli is speaking with Haldir, the substitution is somewhat tense. Haldir states that the Elves "take not had dealings with the Dwarves since the dark days," which prompts Gimli to respond, "And you lot know what this Dwarf says to that? Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul!" Roughly translated, the insulting quote means "I spit on your grave."

A frustrated Aragorn replies, "That was not so courteous." It was i case of the bitter relations between Dwarves and Elves which was not made whatever better by the deportment of Thorin Oakenshield and his dwarven visitor and so many years before the events of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

viii "Henceforth I Will Call Nix Off-white Unless It Be Her Souvenir To Me."

Gimli utters a line anyone would be happy to hear in The Fellowship of the Band when the Fellowship sets sail downwardly the river from Lórien and leaves the Elves behind. Gimli and Legolas are in the boats together, and Gimli says to Legolas, "I have been dealt a wound beyond all healing, for I have looked the concluding upon that which was fairest. Henceforth I will telephone call nothing fair unless it be her gift to me."

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When Legolas asks what Galadriel'south gift was, Gimli answers, "I asked for one hair from her golden head. She gave me 3," which was one of the most beautiful and touching quotes of the entire story.

7 "Three Days And Nights Pursuit. No Nutrient, No Remainder, No Sign Of Our Quarry Only What Blank Stone Can Tell!"

Racing across open tundra for days on terminate wasn't exactly the sport of kings for dwarves, and Gimli knew information technology. When Merry and Pippin were taken captive by Saruman'southward fearsome Uruk-hai warriors, it was upward to Legolas, Aragorn, and Gimli to pursue them before they had a chance to make it back to Isengard.

The Uruk-hai were physically exceptional and capable of covering vast ground at high speed. In club to grab upwardly, the three would have to pull out all the stops, fifty-fifty if it meant Gimli might drop dead on the spot at any moment.

6 "Requite Me Your Proper name, Horse Chief, And I Shall Give Ya Mine!"

Gimli was a bouncy and bold fellow, and he wasn't the near charming to those he considered to be rivals. Eomer of Rohan was known for beingness a no-nonsense soldier who got straight to the indicate, and that could rub a lot of folks the wrong way. After making their style into Rohan's territory, Legolas, Aragorn, and Gimli were gear up upon past exiled Riders of Rohan under Eomer'south command.

At a time when Rohan was being attacked from all sides (not to mention within), Eomer wasn't well-nigh to sugarcoat anything. He demanded to know who they were, and what they were doing in Rohan's territory, prompting Gimli to respond with this quote that almost started a fight.

5 "Don't Tell The Elf!"

In The Two Towers, dwarf-tossing suddenly becomes a matter when Gimli realizes he needs Aragorn to toss him over a gap he tin't manage by himself. It's an embarrassing moment for a stubborn and proud dwarf who wouldn't have dreamt of allowing anyone to toss him over any kind of gorge.

His only stipulation for Aragorn is "Don't tell the Elf." Aragorn assures him, "Non a give-and-take," earlier helping him articulate the gap and then he can begin hacking abroad at bloodthirsty Uruk-hai soldiers.

4 "You Young Rascals! A Merry Hunt Y'all've Led The states On, And Now We Find You Feasting, And...And SMOKING!"

The quest to rescue Merry and Pippin took the greatest of all possible detours when Legolas, Aragorn, and Gimli plant themselves bumping into the resurrected Gandalf the White. Their plans inverse in favor of assisting Rohan against Saruman'south Uruk-hai army. If Rohan savage, the forces of Eye Earth would exist softened in preparation for a march on Gondor.

Following the victory at Helm'due south Deep, the three ventured with Theoden and Gandalf to check on the status of Isengard. In that location they found Merry and Pippin raiding the storehouse and jubilant with various goodies and pipeweed, much to the chagrin of an wearied and battle-weary Gimli.

3 "Well, This Is A Matter Unheard Of! An Elf Volition Go Underground, Where A Dwarf Cartel Not? Ohhhh! Oh, I'd Never Hear The End Of It!"

The battle for Minas Tirith would exist a conflict far greater than the Battle of Helms Deep, and both Aragorn and Theoden realized as much. Their combined forces were not enough to stand up to the lines of Mordor, and that meant they'd need help. Elrond visited the camp to gift Andúril, the sword reforged from the shards of Narsil to Aragorn, just he too brought council. To up his numbers, Aragorn would take to capitalize on a expletive outset laid down by his antecedent Isildur to gain the obedience of a long-lost Army of the Dead.

The path into their underground tomb was a frightening i, however. Aragorn and Legolas soldiered in bravely, but Gimli constitute himself gobsmacked when he realized that it was ane of the few underground places in Heart World that a dwarf would probably steer articulate of. He wasn't almost to give Legolas the satisfaction, notwithstanding.

2 "Certainty Of Death? Small Chance Of Success? What Are We Waitin' For?"

Afterwards the long, encarmine battle at Minas Tirith was complete, the combined forces of Middle Earth stood victorious, withal exhausted and diminished. The expiry toll was staggering, and neither side had completely managed to overwhelm the other. Behind the gates of Mordor, Sauron was preparing a second moving ridge to strike on an already weary army.

Aragorn knew that the path to victory did not lie in armed forces strength, but in Frodo destroying the ring. He devised a program to call out Sauron from behind his walls by marching on the Blackness Gate, thereby making it easier for Frodo and Sam to make it to Mountain Doom. Under normal circumstances, information technology would have been a suicide run, and Gimli suggested as much with this quote.

1 "Aye. I Could Practise That."

I of Gimli's almost touching lines comes at the very stop ofThe Return of the King. Right before the terminal battle, Legolas and Gimli are contemplating the incommunicable task that lays ahead of them, and Gimli is the first one to pause the silence. Afterward three movies worth of comradery and friendship, Gimli remarks "I never thought I'd dice fighting side-by-side with an Elf."

It's his way of showing solidarity and friendliness with a onetime enemy that he fought aslope during the most of import state of war of the historic period. The once-hardened Legolas smiles at him and asks "How about side-past-side with a friend?" After a moment of contemplation, Gimli tells him, "Yeah. I could practice that," instantly melting the heart.

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