Quotes by Éowyn

Éowyn: "Do what you will; but I will hinder it, if I may."
Witch-king of Angmar: "Hinder me? Thou fool. No living man may hinder me!"
Éowyn: "But no living man am I! You look upon a woman. Éowyn I am, Eomund's daughter."

Witch-king of Angmar: "You fool! No man can kill me. Die now."
Éowyn: "I am no man!"

Women of this country learned long ago, those without swords can still die upon them.

They fight beside you because they would not be parted from you. Because they love you!

He has just as much reason to go to war as you do. Why can he not fight for those he loves?

I wished to be loved by another, but I desire no man's pity.

Aragorn: "What do you fear, lady?"
Éowyn: "A cage. To stay behind bars until use and old age accept them and all chance of valor has gone beyond recall or desire."

Shall I always be left behind when the Riders depart, to mind the house while they win renown, and find food and beds when they return?

I will be a healer, and love all things that grow and are not barren. No longer do I desire to be a queen.

Alas, not me, lord! Shadow lies on me still. Look not to me for healing! I am a shieldmaiden and my hand is ungentle.