{
  "id": 19921967,
  "title": "25 Years Later, Frodo’s Best Lord of the Ring Quote Proves He's the Ultimate Fantasy Hero",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/25-years-later-frodos-best-lord-of-the-ring-quote-proves-hes-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T05:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/frodo-best-quote-lord-of-the-rings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fifty years after its release, a single line from Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's epic fantasy trilogy, \"The Lord of the Rings,\" has proven to be the ultimate statement of the character's heroism. The quote, delivered by Frodo during a quiet moment in the Mines of Moria, captures the immense burden of his quest and the sacrifices he must make to protect Middle-earth. Despite its brevity, the line \"I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened\" resonates with fans and viewers alike, revealing the young hobbit's sense of forlornness as he begins his perilous journey.",
  "summary": "The Lord of the Rings is full of profound quotes, but Frodo's best one shows why he’s fantasy's greatest hero.",
  "key_points": [
    "Frodo Baggins delivers iconic quote in Mines of Moria",
    "Line expresses burden and sacrifices of quest",
    "Quote resonates with fans, revealing hobbit's forlornness"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Frodo’s admission of regret reframes his heroism as a struggle of endurance rather than glory, highlighting the heavy emotional cost that defines the character's journey through Middle-earth.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}