J.K. Rowling

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.

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

Constant Vigilance!!

Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

    Nothing like this man had ever been seen on Privet Drive. He was tall, thin, and very old, judging by the silver of his hair and beard, which were both long enough to tuck into his belt. He was wearing long robes, a purple cloak that swept the ground, and high-heeled, buckled boots. His blue eyes were light, bright, and sparkling behind half-moon spectacles and his nose was very long and crooked, as though it had been broken at least twice. This man's name was Albus Dumbledore.

It has certainly never been news to me that a brave and brilliant man could love other men.

"Tell me one last thing," said Harry. "Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?"
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?"

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

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

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