The Lord of the Rings is 1 of the greatest stories that has e'er graced our earth, thanks in big part to an excellent story and some incredible world-building past master writer J.R.R. Tolkien. The human being spent years crafting a rich history, backstory, and even the languages that make upwards the foundation of Middle Earth and its many legends. This immune him to craft an assortment of colorful and eclectic characters far removed from other fantasy tropes.

Gimli, son of Glóin is one such grapheme that quickly became a fan favorite. As a fellow 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. Like all the characters, his path diverged profoundly inside the story, leading to some incredible experiences that just so happened to forge the best quotes. The following is an updated list of Gimli's ultimate one-liners spanning the three Lord of the Rings films.

Updated on January 7th, 2021 by Derek Draven: Equally mentioned in a higher place, this list has been updated with more than quotes from the dwarf known as Gimli. Although all the characters in the trilogy accept a wealth of important dialogue to draw on, they get out much of the humorous quotes to Gimli. Still, they neither backbite nor spoil the importance of the graphic symbol, or what he brought to the story. The amazing performance of John Rhys-Davies helped bring out the conviction, believability, and (nearly importantly) hilarity of each quote - all of which will stand the test of time for years to come.

15 "...And My Axe!"

The Quango of Elrond was i of the most iconic and powerful scenes of the unabridged LOTR trilogy, especially for fans who grew up reading (and re-reading) Tolkien'southward novels. In the scene, the Fellowship of the Ring swears themselves to Frodo and the journey of the Ring.

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

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

Gimli's presence in the Fellowship was both welcome and slow at the same time. Dwarves had a penchant for being uncooperative and notoriously difficult, especially 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 stance to the table. When the Fellowship beginning started out, the wise wizard Gandalf the Grey had them taking the long manner around in order to avert the haunted Mines of Moria. Gimli began this quote which led directly into that assumption, much to Gandalf's apprehension.

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

In the world that Tolkien created for The Lord of the Rings, Moria is considered i 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 Heart-Globe.

Gimli knows much of Moria'southward history - the amazing ancient metropolis 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 every bit an ominous animate being of "shadow and flame."

12 "Let Them Come! There Is 1 Dwarf Withal In Moria Who Still 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 start breaking down the doors to get to the Fellowship, Gimli readies himself for boxing and steels his resolve with this powerful quote.

Long after Sauron'due south forces were defeated, Durin VII led the Dwarves back to Moria where they all sealed themselves into the tunnels then they could non lose their ancient urban center once again. In that location the Dwarves remained, "until the world grew sometime and the Dwarves failed and the days of Durin's race were ended."

11 "Nobody Tosses A Dwarf!"

What better identify to commencement than with this iconic one-liner? DuringThe Fellowship of the Ring, the company was set upon both past 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 and then prepares to exercise the aforementioned to Gimli, who immediately bristles at the insinuation.

He protests with this quote before making the leap without whatsoever assistance and near plummeting to his doom as a result. If not for Legolas grabbing him past the beard, information technology would take been the end. In hilarious mode, Gimli shouts "Not the beard!" before being pulled to safety.

x "Well, Here's One Dwarf She Won't Ensnare And so Easily."

Gimli is known for thinking he's somewhat more of a warrior than he may actually be. While he is a brave and valiant fighter, he'south conspicuously out of his league when it comes to facing down Elven-kind. This is credible when he hears about Galadriel, an "Elf witch of terrible ability."

Afterward assertive the rumor that all who look upon Galadriel "autumn nether her spell and are never seen once again," Gimli says, "Well, here'due south one Dwarf she won't ensnare then easily. I have the eyes of a hawk and the ears of a fox!" A second later, he finds himself nose-to-tip with a steadied Elven arrow.

9 "Ishkhaqwi Ai Durugnul!"

When Gimli is speaking with Haldir, the exchange is somewhat tense. Haldir states that the Elves "accept non had dealings with the Dwarves since the dark days," which prompts Gimli to respond, "And y'all 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 non so courteous." It was 1 instance of the bitter relations between Dwarves and Elves which was non made any better past the actions of Thorin Oakenshield and his dwarven company then many years before the events of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

eight "Henceforth I Will Call Nothing Fair Unless It Be Her Gift To Me."

Gimli utters a line anyone would be happy to hear in The Fellowship of the Ring when the Fellowship sets canvass down 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 across all healing, for I have looked the last upon that which was fairest. Henceforth I volition call nada off-white unless it be her souvenir to me."

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When Legolas asks what Galadriel's gift was, Gimli answers, "I asked for one hair from her golden caput. She gave me three," which was 1 of the most beautiful and touching quotes of the entire story.

vii "Three Days And Nights Pursuit. No Food, No Rest, No Sign Of Our Quarry But What Blank Rock Can Tell!"

Racing beyond open tundra for days on stop wasn't exactly the sport of kings for dwarves, and Gimli knew it. When Merry and Pippin were taken captive past Saruman'due south fearsome Uruk-hai warriors, it was up 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 guild to take hold of upwardly, the three would have to pull out all the stops, even if it meant Gimli might drop dead on the spot at any moment.

half dozen "Give Me Your Name, Equus caballus Main, And I Shall Give Ya Mine!"

Gimli was a boisterous and bold fellow, and he wasn't the most charming to those he considered to be rivals. Eomer of Rohan was known for being a no-nonsense soldier who got direct to the point, and that could rub a lot of folks the wrong way. After making their way into Rohan'due south territory, Legolas, Aragorn, and Gimli were fix upon by exiled Riders of Rohan under Eomer's command.

At a time when Rohan was existence attacked from all sides (non to mention inside), Eomer wasn't about 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 about started a fight.

5 "Don't Tell The Elf!"

In The Two Towers, dwarf-tossing suddenly becomes a affair when Gimli realizes he needs Aragorn to toss him over a gap he can't manage by himself. Information technology's an embarrassing moment for a stubborn and proud dwarf who wouldn't accept 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, "Not a word," earlier helping him articulate the gap and then he can brainstorm hacking away at bloodthirsty Uruk-hai soldiers.

4 "You Young Rascals! A Merry Hunt You've Led U.s.a. On, And Now We Discover Yous Feasting, And...And SMOKING!"

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

Post-obit the victory at Captain's Deep, the 3 ventured with Theoden and Gandalf to bank check on the condition of Isengard. In that location they found Merry and Pippin raiding the storehouse and celebrating with various goodies and pipeweed, much to the chagrin of an exhausted and battle-weary Gimli.

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

The battle for Minas Tirith would be a conflict far greater than the Battle of Helms Deep, and both Aragorn and Theoden realized equally much. Their combined forces were non enough to stand to the lines of Mordor, and that meant they'd need help. Elrond visited the campsite to gift Andúril, the sword reforged from the shards of Narsil to Aragorn, but he too brought council. To up his numbers, Aragorn would have to capitalize on a curse commencement laid downwardly by his ancestor Isildur to gain the obedience of a long-lost Army of the Expressionless.

The path into their underground tomb was a frightening one, however. Aragorn and Legolas soldiered in bravely, but Gimli found himself gobsmacked when he realized that it was one of the few hugger-mugger places in Centre Earth that a dwarf would probably steer articulate of. He wasn't about to requite Legolas the satisfaction, however.

ii "Certainty Of Death? Minor Chance Of Success? What Are We Waitin' For?"

After the long, bloody battle at Minas Tirith was complete, the combined forces of Middle Globe stood victorious, all the same exhausted and diminished. The death toll was staggering, and neither side had completely managed to overwhelm the other. Behind the gates of Mordor, Sauron was preparing a second wave to strike on an already weary regular army.

Aragorn knew that the path to victory did not lie in military strength, but in Frodo destroying the ring. He devised a plan to call out Sauron from backside his walls by marching on the Black Gate, thereby making it easier for Frodo and Sam to get in to Mount Doom. Under normal circumstances, information technology would have been a suicide run, and Gimli suggested equally much with this quote.

1 "Yes. I Could Do That."

One of Gimli's most touching lines comes at the very end ofThe Return of the King. Right before the concluding battle, Legolas and Gimli are contemplating the impossible task that lays ahead of them, and Gimli is the beginning i to intermission the silence. After three movies worth of comradery and friendship, Gimli remarks "I never thought I'd dice fighting side-by-side with an Elf."

Information technology's his way of showing solidarity and friendliness with a former enemy that he fought alongside during the most important war of the age. The once-hardened Legolas smiles at him and asks "How about side-by-side with a friend?" Later a moment of contemplation, Gimli tells him, "Aye. I could practise that," instantly melting the eye.

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