Who hasn’t been influenced somehow by Harry Potter?
All Harry Potter books are amazing. They take you to a wondrous and magical world that you wish really existed. Everything about the books (and movies) is enchanting. Many characters are close to Potter fans’ hearts — Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Dumbledore (to name a few). Have you ever realized that the best quotes from our favorite Harry Potter characters are also chock-full of wisdom?
Here are some memorable quotes from the Harry Potter series that incidentally also teach valuable life lessons. Enjoy!
1. What Sirius tells Harry is profound.
“We’ve all got both light and darkness inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.” — Sirius Black, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2. This quote is too powerful.
“If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” — Sirius Black, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
3. Dumbledore says the most perceptive things.
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
4. Who can honestly disagree with this?
“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
5. Here’s some more words of truth.
“You fail to recognize that it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
6. Harry, the greatest wizard in all of history, says it straight.
“Every great wizard in history has started out as nothing more than what we are now, students. If they can do it, why not us?” — Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
7. Tom Riddle also says clever things.
“Greatness inspires envy; envy engenders spite; spite spawns lies.” — Tom Riddle, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
8. How about this gem by Dumbledore.
“Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
9. This is so true!
“Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
10. Who can forget this exchange between Dumbledore and Harry?
“Of course it is happening inside your head… but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
11. Luna’s mum was wise.
“Anyway, my mum always said things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.” — Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
12. Harry saying what matters.
“Working hard is important. But there is something that matters even more, believing in yourself.” — Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
13. Dumbledore!
“Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
14. What about time?
“Time will not slow down when something unpleasant lies ahead.” — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
15. Everybody take heed.
“When in doubt, go to the library.” — Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
16. Dumbledore on love.
“You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
17. Hagrid always was the warmest, but this was extra special.
“I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed. ‘Never be ashamed,’ my ol’ dad used ter say, ‘there’s some who’ll hold it against you, but they’re not worth botherin’ with.” — Rubeus Hagrid, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
18. This old man, Dumbledore, is so wise. Here’s another inspiring quote.
“Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
19. Good advice indeed.
“We must try not to sink beneath our anguish…but battle on.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince
20. Who wouldn’t want to know how a girl’s brain works?
“That’s what they should teach us here. How girls’ brains work. It would be more useful than divination anyway.” — Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
21. No one could say it better!
“Which only goes to show that the best of us must sometimes eat our words.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
22. So true.
“The ones that love us never really leave us. You can always find them.” — Sirius Black, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
23. You’ve got to agree with the good professor.
“It is the quality of one’s convictions that determines success, not the number of followers.” — Remus Lupin, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
24. Well said, Hagrid.
“What’s comin’ will come and we’ll meet it when it does.” — Rubeus Hagrid, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
25. And what about happiness, Dumbledore?
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
26. Dumbledore has style.
“You know, Minister, I disagree with Dumbledore on many counts but you cannot deny he’s got style.” — Phineas Nigellus, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
27. Fred and George. Enough said.
“Wow, we’re identical!” — Fred and George Weasley, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
28. Dumbledore is wise.
“The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
29. Dumbledore – always the one to make a point.
“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
30. This one is a personal favorite! It’s so profound and poetic.
“Wit beyond measure is a man’s greatest treasure.” — Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
