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From Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), this short line is credited to Samwise Gamgee and appears near the story's closing phase as characters prepare to leave their quest behind and head back. It stands out because of its plain, spare wording placed against a vast, epic backdrop. Viewers remember it for how it arrives at a low, quiet moment after intense action, offering a single, clear image. The line's brevity and timing give it a lingering emotional note without needing extra explanation.