"Beowulf" Quotes

Grendel’s one thought was to flee at once to his lair beneath the fen and save his life; for he had learned by now that no force could withstand the strength of Beowulf.

Fate often saves an undoomed man when his courage is good.

Each of us must await the end of his path in this world; let him who may win glory before death: that is best for the warrior after he is gone.

But Beowulf endured it all, kept a steady heart: the fire did not scorch him.

Heaven swallowed the smoke.

Grendel’s mother, monster of women, brooded on her wrongs.

Heorot was purged of foes; the hall towered, its gables wide and high, and awaiting the time when the fierce-in-war would turn it to a smithy.

A warrior will sooner die than live long, and the treasure he won will be of no use to him.

The nights were hateful to Grendel, his life was haunted by the sound of singing.

It is always better to avenge dear ones than to indulge in mourning.