Tolkien was, I believe, writing about his experience in the First and Second World Wars, where he would have spent a lot of time without any female contact. He was part of the fellowship of men who went to war, and I think, really, that's what he's writing about.
More Quotes by Richard C. Armitage
I have a bit of pride, which is always my downfall.
I wouldn't want a tattoo at all. They're difficult to cover up.
Since real spies are so good, you never really know what actual spying is. But I do think spying is a lot more dangerous than we are led to believe.
I think insanity is the hardest thing to play.
I've never been that cute kid that was forgiven for being naughty.
I've done an awful lot of skiing all over Europe: I've done Italy, Austria, France. I skied loads in New Zealand - I did pretty much every ski slope I could find.