Does Gandalf say fly or run you fools?

The actual quote: "Fly, you fools!" I swear, whenever I try to remember this climactic scene from The Fellowship of the Ring, I hear it as "Run, you fools!" In fact in the original theatrical release Gandalf did say "run", but in every DVD release he has been dubbed to say "fly" to more accurately reflect the dialogue ...
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Did Gandalf say Fly you fools in the book?

Is Fly you fools in the book? “'Fly, you fools! ' — a famous line from the book, that Gandalf shouts to the fellowship.
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Does Gandalf say fly or flee?

According to the Redditor, Gandalf's famous line, "Fly, you fools!" is actually him telling the Fellowship to go to the eagles.
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Why does Gandalf say fly instead of flee?

ANSWER: Simply put, when he said, “fly, you fools!” Gandalf was telling the Fellowship to run for their lives because they had been stunned into inaction by the Balrog's appearance (and perhaps its power).
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What are Gandalf's last words?

As he falls into the deep abyss, though, Gandalf's official "last words" aren't said in defiance to his enemies. Rather, they're a cheeky command to his friends. As he falls he cries out, "Fly, you fools!"
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What did Gandalf say to Bilbo at the end?

Another small way that this chapter ties into LotR is Gandalf's speech to Bilbo at the very end: “Then the prophecies of the old songs have turned out to be true, after a fashion!” said Bilbo.
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What does Gandalf say at the end of Return of the King?

Gandalf : Farewell, my brave Hobbits. My work is now finished. Here at last, on the shores of the sea... comes the end of our Fellowship.
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Is Balrog the same as Gandalf?

When Gandalf confronted Moria's Balrog, the two opponents couldn't been less alike in physical terms. In truth, however, the Balrog and Gandalf were once both of the same ilk. Like Gandalf, the Balrogs began as primordial spirits known as Maia, who had existed since before time began and took no physical form.
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What does Gandalf say before he falls into the abyss?

But even as it fell it swung its whip, and the thongs lashed and curled about the wizard's knees, dragging him to the brink. He staggered and fell, grasped vainly at the stone, and slid into the abyss. 'Fly, you fools!' he cried, and was gone.”
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What does Gandalf say to Frodo in the Mines of Moria?

Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times; but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil.
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What does Gandalf say at the Bridge of Khazad Dum?

In Moria, when Gandalf confronts the Balrog on the bridge of Khazad-dûm, Gandalf says the following: I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. You cannot pass! The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn.
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What does Gandalf say before he falls Reddit?

He alone suggested the path, although Frodo ultimately approved it. On the bridge scene, Gandalf's final words were "Fly you FOOLS". Immediately following, he passes through fire and death.
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Why does Sam call Frodo Mr?

Sam begins calling Frodo “master” because he is impelled to do so by the power of the Ring. The few times that Sam refers to Frodo as “my master” before Book 4, the influence of the Ring is a direct factor. The first two times occur just after Weathertop, as Frodo fights the Morgul blade traveling towards his heart.
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What does Gandalf say after you shall not pass?

"You cannot pass! I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow!
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Did Gandalf the GREY say you shall not pass?

One of the most memorable lines from the Lord of the Rings movies is when Gandalf stands before the Balrog and says "You shall not pass." EDIT: Actually, he says "you cannot pass" in the movie too. It's just commonly quoted as "you shall not pass" because he says that later. He doesn't actually say that in the book.
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What does Gandalf fly on?

The Moth is the name given to a non-canonical small moth that comes to Gandalf occasionally, forewarning that Eagles are coming, or used by him to summon them.
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What does Gandalf say in the Black Speech of Mordor?

Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
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Does Gandalf know he is a Maiar?

He's aware of the Blessed Land and those residing there. But he has never seen a Maia before, not unlike Galadriel, Elrond or even Glorfindel. He couldn't have known Gandalf was a Maia; all he knew is that he came from Valinor as a messenger.
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What does Gandalf smoke?

The Wizard Gandalf learned to smoke pipe-weed from the Hobbits and was known to blow elaborate smoke-rings. Saruman initially criticized him for this, but eventually secretly took up smoking himself.
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Did Legolas know what a Balrog was?

It seems likely to me that Legolas has not encountered a Balrog before in his life, yet when the fellowship first sees the Balrog in Moria he is able to immediately identify it.
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How did Gimli not know about Moria?

Combining the poor communication between Erebor and Moria with the Dwarves' extended lifespans, Gimli might not have known about the fall of Moria simply because Erebor had not grown too worried about the lack of information yet.
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Why is Gandalf so scared of Moria?

Gandalf was scared of this beast because he knew how powerful it was since it was a Maia like himself, but it was purely evil.
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What does Frodo say to Sam at the end?

It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: someone has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them.” Frodo speaks these words in his final farewell to Sam in Book VI, Chapter 9—the final chapter of The Lord of the Rings.
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What did Gandalf say about Pippin?

For Frodo, I mean; or at least mostly for Frodo.” As if this were not plain enough, Gandalf then says it even clearer: Pippin may be a young fool, but he is earnest and loving and worthy.
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