He Works Hard for No Money

9/10/12
Passage from the text:
“‘Have you often been to Rivendell?’ said Frodo.
‘I have,’ said Strider. ‘I dwelt there once, and still I return when I may. There my heart is; but it is not my fate to sit in peace, even in the fair house of Elrond.’”

Pg #s: 196-197

Commentary: [R]
I kinda get the “there’s work to be done” feel from this conversation between Frodo and Strider. I think Strider shows how industrious he is when he says “it is not my fate to sit in peace.” Industriousness is a great virtue to have. Next to perseverance, persistence, and fortitude, it’s that habit of getting stuff done the right way. Type “A” personalities are naturally industrious, for everyone else it’s a bit harder to acquire the trait. Pope John Paul II was industrious too ;).