Italy’s PM Quotes Tolkien

Tolkien's first words - New Statesman

Tolkien understood the heroic view of life. So does Prime Minister Meloni.

I like Giorgia Meloni: she’s loaded for bear.

The other day I happened upon her using a quote from J.R.R. Tolkien.

I do not love the sword for the keenness of its edge, the arrow for its speed, the warrior for its glory. I love what I defend.

Oh, yes! Oh, yes.