Evil seems fair and feels foul
You have frightened me several times tonight, but never in the way that servants of the Enemy would, or so I imagine. I think of of his spies would–well, seem fairer and feel fouler, if you understand.
(Frodo speaking with Strider about trusting him, though they’ve only just met.)
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J. R. R. Tolkien.
(2005)
The Lord of the Rings: One Volume. pg. 171