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Admit it, when the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring film first came out, you had a crush on Legolas the elf, right?
Just us? Well, no shame because Orlando Bloom made the bow-wielding elf the sexiest man with long luscious locks we’d seen in a while. While he may have been inserted into the Hobbit films a bit oddly we weren’t complaining, since we got to see the eye candy again.
But there’s more to Legolas Greenleaf than just being pretty, and good with a bow. His loyalty, friendship and amusing banter with Gimli the dwarf are just part of what made the character so lovable, along with his memorable lines.
We’ve rounded up all the best Legolas quotes here today, so you can remember why you first fell in love with the Prince of the Woodland Realm!
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The Most Iconic and Well-Known Legolas Quotes
While he’s more known for his skills with a bow and good looks, there are some pretty iconic lines by Legolas the elf, which you probably know by heart, but we’re putting them here as a reminder anyway.
“Aragorn:[to Frodo]If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword…
Legolas:And you have my bow.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“A red sun rises, blood has been spilled this night.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“They’re taking the Hobbits to Isengard!” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Best Funny Legolas Lines
Most of Legolas’ funny lines come from his interactions with Gimli the dwarf, and their playful competition when killing orcs. Other times Legolas doesn’t mean to be funny, but his stiff elf habits make what he says amusing for us anyway. Here are the best funny Legolas quotes.
“Legolas:[Looking at two pictures in a locket that he has confiscated from Gloin. The picture on the left has a long thick beard]Who is this? Your brother?
Gloin:That is my wife!
Legolas:[Looking at the infant in the other picture]And who is this horrid creature? A goblin mutant?
Gloin:That is my wee lad, Gimli!” The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
“Legolas:[In Elvish, speaking about Kíli]Why does the Dwarf stare at you, Tauriel?
Tauriel:[In Elvish]Who can say? He’s quite tall for a Dwarf. Do you not think?
Legolas:[In Elvish]Taller than some…[pause]but no less ugly.” The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
“Gimli:Dwarf doors are invisible when closed.
Gandalf:Yes, Gimli, their own masters cannot find them, if their secrets are forgotten.
Legolas:Why doesn’t that surprise me?” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“Legolas:[in Elvish]You’re late. [takes a good look at Aragorn][in English]You look terrible.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“Gimli:[failing to see over the wall]What’s happening out there?
Legolas:Shall I describe it to you?
Gimli:[turns]Hmm?
Legolas:Or would you like me to find you a box? [Gimli laughs]” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“Gimli: Legolas! Two already!
Legolas: I’m on seventeen!
Gimli: Huh? I’ll have no pointy-ear outscoring me! [kills another one]
Legolas: [shoots two more arrows] Nineteen!” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“[in a drinking game]
Gimli:It’s the Dwarves that go swimming with little, hairy woman. [he burps]
Legolas:I feel something. A slight tingle in my fingers. I think it’s affecting me.
Gimli:What did I say? He can’t hold his liquor. [Gimli passes out]
Legolas:[to Eomer who is watching]Game over.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Best Legolas Loyalty and Friendship Quotes
Was there ever a more iconic friendship trio than Legolas, Gimli and Aragorn? Legolas is a very loyal friend, as you can see in these lines.
“Legolas:Tauriel, you cannot hunt thirty Orcs on your own.
Tauriel:[smiling]But I’m not on my own.
Legolas:You knew I would come.” The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
“Eomer:What business does an Elf, Man, and a Dwarf have in the Riddermark? Speak quickly.
Gimli:Give me your name, horse-master, and I shall give you mine.
Eomer:[dismounts]I would cut off your head, Dwarf, if it stood but a little higher from the ground.
Legolas:[draws his bow and aims at arrow at Eomer’s throat]You would die before your stroke fell.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“Gimli:Whatever luck you live by… let’s hope it lasts the night.
Legolas:Your friends are with you, Aragorn.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“Gimli:Never thought I’d die fighting side by side with an Elf.
Legolas:What about side by side with a friend?
Gimli:Aye. I could do that.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
“Gimli:Where do you think you’re going?
Aragorn:Not this time, Gimli. This time you must stay.
[Legolas walks up to them, leading his horse]Legolas:Have you learned nothing of the stubbornness of Dwarves?
Gimli:You may as well accept it. We’re going with you, laddie.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Best Legolas Exposition Quotes
Look, we love Legolas, like, a lot, but has anyone else ever noticed that a lot of his lines seem to be just explaining things to other characters/the audience? Obviously he’s a lot older than he looks, so he’s gained a fair amount of wisdom, but sometimes it seems like he just has quotes that provide background information (especially for those who haven’t read the books). These are our favorite Legolas exposition lines, where he explains things while looking pretty.
“[sees a flock of giant bats]These bats are bred for one purpose… for war!” The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
“Boromir:And what would a Ranger know of this matter?
Legolas:This is no mere Ranger. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance.
Boromir:Aragorn? This is Isildur’s heir?
Legolas:And heir to the throne of Gondor.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“Legolas:Lembas! [nibbles a corner]One small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man!” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“Something draws near. I can feel it.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“[Horn blowing in distance]
Legolas:The Horn of Gondor.
Aragorn:Boromir!” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“Aragorn:Legolas! What do your Elf eyes see?
Legolas:The Uruks turn Northeast. They’re taking the Hobbits to Isengard!” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“[of the Uruk-hai]They run as if the very whips of their masters were behind them.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“Aragorn:Not idly do the leaves of Lorien fall.
Legolas:[of Merry and Pippin]They may yet be alive.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“This forest is old. Very old. Full of memories… and anger.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“Aragorn: Gimli, lower your axe.
Legolas: They have feelings, my friend. The elves began it, waking up the trees, teaching them to speak.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“[upon seeing Shadowfax] That is one of the Mearas, unless my eyes are cheated by some spell.” The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
“[reading an inscription] The way is shut. It was made by those who are dead, and the dead keep it. The way is shut.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
“Gimli:What kind of army would linger in such a place?
Legolas:One that is cursed. Long ago the men of the mountain swore an oath to the last king of Gondor, to come to his aid, to fight. But when the time came, when Gondor’s need was dire, they fled, vanishing into the darkness of the mountain. And so Isildur cursed them, never to rest until they had fulfilled their pledge. Who shall call them from the gray twilight, the forgotten people?” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
“The stars are veiled. Something stirs in the East. A sleepless malice. The eye of the enemy is moving. He is HERE.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Bonus: Legolas Quotes from the Books
As always, some of Legolas’ best lines from the original books were left out of the films, or given to another character to say! Here are the best Legolas quotes from the books.
“Nay, time does not tarry ever, but change and growth is not in all things and places alike. For the Elves the world moves, and it moves both very swift and very slow.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“A plague upon the stiff necks of dwarves.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“Yes, they are elves,” Legolas said. “and they say that you breathe so loud they could shoot you in the dark.” The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
“Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.” The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Did We Miss Any of Your Favorite Legolas Quotes?
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- Here are the best Gollum/Smeagol quotes
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- Here are the best Saruman quotes
- Here are the best Treebeard quotes
