The Lord of the Rings A Novel by J.R.R. Tolkien The Fellowship of the RingThe Two TowersThe Return of the King
So that its destruction cannot begin If you ask, “Why is Thekla’s construction taking such a long time?” the inhabitants continue hoisting sacks, lowering leaded strings, moving long brushes up and down, as they answer, “So that its destruction cannot begin.” Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities Why We Build the Wall making