The Difference Between Elf and Men

The elves and men are children of a louvatar in the same way, or in a similar way, as the valar and mayar. These are not superior to elves and men in that sense. They are in terms of their power, like we've talked about. We then get a little foreboding here with if ever, in their dealings with elves and men, the inor have endeavoured to force them when they would not be guided. Seldom has this turned to good, howsoever good the intent. It is said that after the departure of the valar, there was silence, and for an age, iluvitar sat alone in thought. Then he spoke