Bilbo Baggins is the main character from The Lord Of The Rings. He's a beloved character who has tons of heart and fighting spirit, never giving up on anything no matter the situation.
While the ring does end up corrupting him slightly later on in life, even then he still has many positives. He always provides great pearls of wisdom, both as a young man and when he is much older, but what are his 10 greatest quotes?
"Well, I do have some skill at conkers, if you must know."
One of the reasons that Bilbo Baggins is such a great character is because he always brings an element of humor to everything that he does. He doesn't take himself too seriously and he is more than happy to give sarcastic answers, even when confronted by a group of dwarves.
When asked whether he has any form of fighting skills, his response that he is skilled at conkers is just perfect. He is staring at a bunch of warriors who are all happy to fight, and all he has to offer is conkers.
"Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!"
While Bilbo Baggins does eventually commit to going on an adventure, that doesn't mean he happily agrees from the start. That's what brings this hilarious quote from him and shows exactly where Bilbo's mindset is at when the journey starts, focusing on not being late for dinner.
This is classic Bilbo and is exactly how his brain works. It shows his sensitive side and how he is constantly overthinking things and when he does, he goes through every option and possible negative, which is how being late for dinner springs up.
"Why don't we have a game of riddles?"
While Gollum only really has a cameo role within the first movie of The Hobbit trilogy, the importance that the character plays in the entire series is well-known. It is here that Bilbo finds the one ring which stars a whole chain of events leading to The Lord Of The Rings.
However, the scene between Bilbo and Gollum is one of the very best from the prequel trilogy. The riddles that they go through in order for Bilbo to try and escape really are amazing, and it is actually Bilbo who kicks off the incredible scene with this great quote.
"I'm Going On An Adventure!"
When it comes to Bilbo Baggins, this is probably the quote that people know best. The reluctant hobbit finally making the decision to the dwarves on their quest is the moment that really kicks off this story as he sprints through the Shire to try and catch them up.
It's one of the quotes that was heavily promoted throughout the trailers and it something that fans still constantly talk about and make meme's out of to this day. It is might not be thoughtful or analytical, but it is easily one of his greatest ever quotes.
“I am old, Gandalf. I don't look it, but I am beginning to feel it."
While the previous quote shows Bilbo Baggins at the start of his adventurous life, this one showcases him towards the very end of it. Taking place at the start of The Lord Of The Rings, it is clear that Bilbo is beginning to feel out of sorts, and he confides that in Gandalf.
The wizard is the only man that he trusts to discuss his secret with and that really shows how much he trusts him. However, what this quote really highlights is the power of the ring. It will keep someone alive, but it doesn't necessarily keep them feeling fit.
“It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door."
While it is actually Frodo who delivers this line in The Lord Of The Rings: Fellowship Of The Ring, but it is something that Bilbo actually tells him. He is clearly reflecting on his time adventuring out of the Shire and what comes with that.
It's sound advice for Frodo as there are plenty of twists and turns for him along the way as well, just as there were for Bilbo. It highlights that Bilbo has become wise and learned a lot from his adventures, which is to be expected.
"You're right, I do believe the worst is behind us now."
Bilbo Baggins is someone who doesn't have any real experience when it comes to fighting or adventures, and that's why he is easily overwhelmed by everything that happens. After escaping from the Goblin's and then being saved by the eagles, Bilbo happily claims that the worst is behind them.
Of course, this is an incredibly naive way of looking at things but that is exactly how Bilbo is. He thinks everything is going to be easy and that thought just sums him up really well as a character.
"Is he a great wizard? Or is he more like you?"
While Bilbo Baggins quickly learns just how great and powerful Gandalf is, at first he seems to just think he is an eccentric person who is a little wild. When he learns that there are other wizards around in the world, he quickly questions what they are like.
He brings a classic Bilbo line by asking if they are all like Gandalf, hinting at the fact he doesn't quite trust that Gandalf is anything powerful. It's classic naivety from Bilbo and that's why he is such a great character.
"I have thought of a nice ending for it: and he lived happily ever after to the end of his days.”
Some of the final moments of Bilbo Baggins in The Lord Of The Rings don't exactly paint him out in the nicest of lights. However, this quote is a tremendous way of showing how nice Bilbo is overall and how he wants to end his life with the perfect quote.
It showcases Bilbo at the end of his life reflecting on his adventures and he clearly thinks that he has had a great life by the way he wants to end things in his book. It's great to see that he has a brilliant ending as it's what the character deserves.
"That's why I came back, 'cause you don't have one. A home. It was taken from you. But I will help you take it back if I can."
If any quote sums up Bilbo Baggins it is this one, which perfectly highlights why he is such a great character. The entire quote is amazing, including the part prior to this where he its having adventures isn't for him and that he would rather be at home, but that just shows how much he cares.
Bilbo knows that he's on a dangerous quest but he knows how much it means to the dwarves. Because Bilbo loves the Shire so much, it pushes him to help the company even more, and that caring nature is what makes him such a great character, which this quote showcases.
