45 great Harry Potter quotes from books and movies

45 great Harry Potter quotes from books and movies

Who has not been influenced by Harry Potter? Every book about the young wizard and his friends is impressive. The books take us to a magical and wondrous world that we all wish existed. The books and movies are very enchanting, and characters such as Harry, Hermonie, Ron, and Dumbledore are close to the hearts of the fans. Reading through Harry Potter quotes from your favourites will make you realize that the characters are full of wisdom.

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Fans of books and movies about Harry will attest to the fact that the stories are not just about a boy who was a wizard. The author, J.K Rowling, touches important topics in her books such as friendship, love as well as family relationships. These books were generally meant for both adults and kids. Some may think that books are meant to entertain. However, the truth is that her books are intended to teach us how to relate with one another. After watching the movies and reading the books, you will have a chance to remember some of the best Harry Potter quotes and sayings.

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Famous Harry Potter quotes

Famous Harry Potter quotes
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Here are some of the most popular book quotes that will teach you essential lessons in life:

  • "We all have darkness and light within us. But what matters most is what we choose to act upon. That is who we really are." — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • "If you want to know the real characters of a man, have a closer look at how he treats his inferiors, not people equal to him." — Sirius Black, The Goblet of Fire
  • "Strong we are when united, weak we are when divided." — Albus Dumbledore, The Goblet of Fire
  • "We all fail to realize that it does not matter what someone is born, but what we grew up to be." — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire
  • "Numbing the pain for some time makes it worse when you finally feel it." — Albus Dumbledore, The Goblet of Fire
  • "Being great will inspire envy, envy engenders spite, and spite spawns lies." — Tom Riddle, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • "Believing more in yourself is more important than working hard in life." — Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • "Differences in our languages and habits are nothing if we have similar goals and our hearts remain open." — Albus Dumbledore, The Goblet of Fire
  • "Time will not stop or slow down when something unpleasant lies ahead." — The Goblet of Fire
  • "Your ability to love is what protects you in life." — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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Harry Potter inspirational quotes

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There are many really cool messages in both books and films. The quotes are very relatable and applicable in our daily lives. Find below a list of some of the greatest inspirational quotes:

  • "We should be careful in knowing that we cannot change our fate but can choose others." — The Order of the Phoenix
  • "The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing at the same time. It should, therefore, be treated with great care." — The Sorcerer’s Stone
  • "Being curious should not be considered a sin, but we should exercise care with our curiosity." — The Goblet of Fire
  • "The first step of acceptance is understanding, and only then can there be recovery." — The Goblet of Fire
  • "The youth cannot know how age thinks and feels, but old men are guilty if they forget how it feels being young." — The Goblet of Fire
  • "Do not pity the dead, pity the living especially those living without love." — The Deathly Hallows
  • "Of course, it is all in your mind, but what makes you think it cannot happen in reality?" — The Deathly Hallows
  • "We have a fear of the unknown when we look at death and darkness, nothing more." — The Half-Blood Prince
  • "Words are, in my own opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic, capable of influencing injury and repairing it." — The Deathly Hallows

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Harry Potter quotes about love

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Love is a thing that inspires many. It makes people move forward despite all hardships and obstacles in life. Potter's love stories are among the most romantic in the whole fantasy world. The stories are profound and touching and can, therefore, be used for several purposes. With the romantic Harry Potter love quotes below, you will find the perfect messages for your wedding, toast for your friends and some to express your feelings:

  • "Why should I care about how he looks? I am good looking, and that is enough for both of us, I think. All the scars show how brave my husband is." — Fleur Delacour, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • "It is impossible to manufacture or imitate love." — Professor Slughorn, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
  • "When love is strong and powerful as that of your mother, it leaves a huge mark to have been loved in such a profound way, even though the person who loved us is long gone, it gives us protection." — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • "Those that genuinely love us never really leave us. You can always find them, in here." — J.K Rowling
  • "He must have known that I would want to leave you. No, he must have understood that you would always desire to come back to me." — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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Short Harry Potter quotes

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Below are some of the memorable short messages from Harry's books and movies:

  • "In this world, there is no right and evil. There are only power and those who are too weak to seek it." — Professor Quirrell
  • "I am the only one who saw her for what she truly is, a freak." — Petunia Dursley
  • "You could be great, you know, it's all here in your head." — The Sorting Hat
  • "It does not do well to dwell so much on dreams and forget to live." — Albus Dumbledore
  • "The things we lose in life always have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect." — Luna Lovegood.
  • "To the well-organized minds, death is just another great adventure." — Albus Dumbledore
  • "It is our choices in life that show us what we truly are, not our abilities." — Albus Dumbledore
  • "It takes great courage to stand up against our enemies, much more to stand up against our friends." — Albus Dumbledore
  • "Hearing voices other people are not hearing is not a great thing, even in the wizarding world." — Albus Dumbeldore
  • "Fear of a name increases the fear of a thing itself."— Albus Dumbledore
  • "Happiness can be remembered even in times of darkness if only one remembers to turn on the light."— Albus Dumbledore
  • "Where your treasure is, there you will find your heart."— Albus Dumbledore
  • "I do not go looking for trouble; trouble comes looking for me." — Harry Potter
  • "The mind is not a book to be opened at will and examined at leisure." — Severus Snape
  • "People find it difficult to forgive for a wrong done than a right deed." — Albus Dumbledore

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Harry Potter movie quotes

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To commemorate the great movies by Potter, here are some great quotes:

  • "Help will only be provided at Hogwarts to only those who seek it." — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  • "What's coming will come, and we will meet it when it comes." — Rubeus Hagrid
  • "Books and cleverness are not the most important in life. Friendship and bravery are." — Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • "The stories we love best lives forever in our hearts." — J.K.Rowling
  • "Darkness and hardships lie ahead. We must all face the choice between what is easy and what is right very soon." — The Goblet of Fire

Funny Harry Potter quotes

Funny Harry Potter quotes
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Having a rough day? Below are some of the Harry Potter quotes funny enough to bring back your mood:

  • "There is no need to call me sir, professor." — Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • "Never trust anything that can think for itself, especially if you do not know where it keeps its brain." — Mr Weasley, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • "Just because you have the poignant range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we are like you." — Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • "Are we not very lucky? Of all the trees we could have hit, he had to get one that hits back." — Ron Weasley.
  • "Mr and Mrs Dursley of number four, Privet Drive, we are pleased to say that we are completely normal, thank you very much." — J.K. Rowling
  • "One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas holiday has come and gone, and I did not get even a pair. People will insist on giving me books." — Albus Dumbledore
  • "The toilet has never had anything as horrifying as your head down it. It might be sick." — Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • "You there, give me a chair. I am one hundred and seven." — Auntie Muriel Weasley
  • "I hope you are pleased with yourself. We could all have been killed or even worse, disqualified. Now if you do not mind, I am going to bed." — Hermione Granger

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Some people dismiss J.K Rowling's works as just books and films suitable for kids. After all, the books are about a universe where wizards and witches spend their hard-earned sickles in. The Harry Potter quotes highlighted above shows just how profound and applicable the quotes are in our daily lives. The quotes are full of wisdom. For readers, both old and young, these quotes are worth incorporating into your everyday life. Whether you are searching for Harry Potter friendship quotes, funny inspirational or love quotes or even Harry Potter quotes about friendship; these quotes have you covered. Keep them in mind for the next time you need a word of advice.

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