It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998), spoken by Dumbledore
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J.K. Rowling quotes
born 1965 · Writers and poets
British author of the Harry Potter series.
6 quotes, 6 traced to where Rowling said or wrote them.
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997), spoken by Dumbledore
It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997), spoken by Dumbledore
Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.
Harvard commencement address, The Fringe Benefits of Failure (June 5, 2008)
It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case, you fail by default.
Harvard commencement address (June 5, 2008)
We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.
Harvard commencement address (June 5, 2008)