It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.
JR
J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997), spoken by Dumbledore
About J.K. Rowling
British author of the Harry Potter series. (born 1965)
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- It is dangerous to be right in matters where established men are wrong.Voltaire
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