J. K. Rowling Quotes

It is our choices, Harry, that show us who we truly are, far more than our abilities.

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.

It takes much bravery to stand up to our enemies but we need as much bravery to stand up to our friends.

If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.

Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?

"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape.

To the well-organised mind, death is but the next great adventure.

We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.

You're the one who is weak. You will never know love or friendship. And I feel sorry for you.

We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.

It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.

Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.

Mr. Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's business.
Mr. Prongs agrees with Mr. Moony, and would like to add that Professor Snape is an ugly git.
Mr. Padfoot would like to register his astonishment that an idiot like that ever became a professor.
Mr. Wormtail bids Professor Snape good day, and advises him to wash his hair, the slimeball.

Humans do have a knack for choosing precisely those things which are worst for them.

Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.

And so rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.

Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have.

It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it.