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Harry Potter Quotes That Taught Me Important Life Lessons

Harry Potter not only taught me how to have an imagination, but also how to be a good person

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Harry Potter Quotes That Taught Me Important Life Lessons

It is safe to say that I will forever love all of the Harry Potter books and films. They filled my childhood with great memories and life lessons. Lately, I have noticed a lot of people referencing Harry Potter in the recent events that have involved hate and anger. Harry Potter always had a way of coming across with finding the good in evil, and bringing happiness to dark times. The books taught me to be true to myself, and to always stand up for what is right and good. So, here are a few of many favorite Harry Potter quotes to bring some light and inspiration during a time where many people appear to be in fear. Also, if you haven't seen Harry Potter for some insane reason, read the books and watch the movies!

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

Dumbledore, The Chamber of Secrets

“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 bothern’ with.’”

Hagrid, The Goblet of Fire

“We are all human, aren’t we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.”

–Kingsley Shacklebolt, The Deathly Hallows

“The world isn’t split into good people and Death Eaters. 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.”

The Order of the Phoenix

“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.”

Dumbledore, The Goblet of Fire

“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.”

Dumbledore, The Goblet of Fire

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if only one remembers to turn on the light”

– The Prisoner of Azkaban

"We must try not to sink beneath our anguish, Harry, but battle on.”

-Dumbledore

“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, The Goblet of Fire

"People find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right."

- Dumbledore

"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."

- Dumbledore

"Mischief managed"


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