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A Wizard Is Never Late

Gandalf responds to being called late with total dignity.

Gandalf the Grey in his pointed hat, smiling slightly
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“A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.”

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From
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Type
Movie
Who
Gandalf (Ian McKellen), Frodo Baggins
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The scene

Gandalf rides into the Shire in his cart, and Frodo greets him with “You’re late.” Gandalf replies that a wizard is never late, nor early, but arrives precisely when he means to, then both burst out laughing.

It’s the perfect excuse for turning up late.

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