Joanne Rowling, who acts under the pseudonyms J.K. Rowling or Robert Galbraith, is a famous British writer born on 31 July 1965.

This is a woman who has been a bestseller, especially thanks to the Harry Potter saga, which made her a celebrity around the world.

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Phrases of J.K. Rowling (and Harry Potter)

Among his most famous works are the Harry Potter saga, as we have already mentioned, or Fantastic Animals and Where to Find Them, both of which have been taken to the cinema with great acceptance by the general public.

This writer has become a reference in the fantastic literary genre and has a large number of fans of all ages, being one of the most relevant women of the moment.

For all these reasons, we thought it would be useful to make a compilation of J.K. Rowling’s 90 most famous phrases which include quotes from himself and others written in his works, especially from Harry Potter, his most recognisable character.

1. Failure meant getting rid of everything unnecessary. I stopped pretending to be something I wasn’t and started devoting all my energy to finishing the only work I cared about.

Rowling had to go through a lot of ups and downs throughout his career, so he had to know how to focus in order to get there.

2. It is not all about signing books and advertising photos. If you want to be famous, you have to be willing to work hard.

The life of a writer is not only what we see through the media, the work is constant and very hard on many occasions.

3. I still haven’t forgotten what it feels like when you don’t know if you’re going to have enough money to pay the bills. Not having to think about that is the greatest luxury in the world.

When we achieve financial glory through our efforts, it is something we always value.

4. Anything is possible if it has enough value.

We must be brave and dare in life to carry out all our goals.

5. Hope is something that lasts forever.

Hope is a feeling that we must never lose, for it encourages us to achieve our goals.

6. I don’t believe in fate, but in hard work and luck. The first usually leads to the second.

Working to achieve our goals is the straightest way to reach them.

7. It takes great courage to defend our friends, but much more courage to face our enemies.

Courage is a quality that is demonstrated in the most difficult moments in which we are involved.

8. Keep your imagination alive. You never know when you might need it.

Imagination is a fantastic gift that we must always keep in shape, it can be our great escape route.

9. We must remember. Often the most important story of all is the story we are building today.

Living in the moment is something we should all do, taking advantage of every second of the life that has been given to us.

10. If you wish to see the real greatness of a man, look at the way he treats his inferiors, not his equals.

Michelle Obama agreed with a quote very similar to this one, it is true that as we treat others that is how we should be treated.

11. The happiness we feel has a lot to do with understanding that life is not a list of things we must achieve. Your accomplishments are not your life.

We must enjoy our life, beyond our goals, existence passes quietly and unnoticed.

12. We all have light and darkness inside us. What matters is what we take into account when we act: that defines who we really are.

Our decisions in life are what will lead us to our final destination.

13. After all, for a well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.

A very optimistic way of facing death that many of us could try to emulate.

14. The truth is a terrible and beautiful thing, and therefore it must be treated with great care.

The truth is something of immense value that must be treated with the respect it deserves.

15. My imagination is always alive. You never know when you’re gonna need it.

Our imagination is a weapon that we all carry and that gives us great power.

16. The only thing that frightens us when we look at death and darkness is the unknown.

The human being has a logical fear of the unknown, this fear is given by our survival instinct.

17. All I want to see is a painkiller.

A very famous quote from J.K. Rowling that also tells us about her temperament, undoubtedly a great woman and writer.

18. Dudley had already reached the size and weight of a young killer whale.

One of the best phrases of J.K. Rowling in which he talks about one of his famous characters, very dear to all his readers and undoubtedly very endearing.

19. I have form only when I can share another’s body… But there have always been beings who have been willing to let me into their hearts and minds…

Rowling’s way of expressing himself is undoubtedly very characteristic; he connects us very quickly with the beings that inhabit his novels.

20. Who could it be? He had no friends or other relatives. He wasn’t even a member of the library, so he’d never received notes demanding the return of books. Yet, there it was, a letter addressed to him in such a clear manner that there was no possible mistake.

A very famous phrase from the book that catapulted her to stardom, any of her readers would know just by reading it what the story is.

21. People will do anything to pretend that magic doesn’t exist, even when it’s right under their noses.

Rowling’s relationship with the fantasy novel is now completely inseparable. Without a doubt, this brilliant writer is a reference point.

22. Happiness can be found even in the darkest moments.

The characters of this author go through many moments of joy during their adventures, but also other more somber moments of unrest.

23. Time doesn’t slow down when something unpleasant awaits us.

When an imminent challenge awaits us, it can give us the feeling that time waits for no one.

24. An elf who works awkwardly, does not work well, and so is not a good elf.

The elves in Rowling’s books are enslaved beings, the author touches on many social issues from a fantasy point of view.

25. Sometimes indifference and coldness cause much more harm than declared dislike.

The emotions within this author’s books are highly emphasized by the characters who are the protagonists.

26. When in doubt, go to the library.

A sentence that in a not very subtle way inside one of his works, encourages us to enjoy the pleasure of reading.

27. Differences in customs and language are nothing at all if our purposes are the same and we are open.

The adventures of this author show us a society where its characters do not differentiate between themselves or by race or species.

28. Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only by accepting can you recover.

We must be more empathetic to our fellow human beings, something that will help us form a more cohesive society.

29. The truth is always preferable to lies.

We must be honest with our actions and thoughts, lies will not get us through.

30. I have no idea where ideas come from and I hope I never know.

People’s minds still hold a great deal of magic, for we do not yet fully know how it works.

31. You know what? I think I’m feeling a little… rebellious.

A well-known phrase from one of his most transcendental stories Harry Potter, a work known internationally by millions of readers.

32. Perhaps those who are best suited to have the power are those who never sought it. Those who, like you, have the leadership, and take the reins because they must, and discover, to their own amazement, that they do it well.

Rowling leaves us in fragments like this within his works, values that we could all value and accept as our own: his works contain a great cultural charge.

33. The stories we love most live on in us forever. So, when you return, whether it’s through the pages or the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.

All the readers of his works will always remember the moments we shared with his fantastic characters.

34. Is being fat the worst thing a human being can be? Is it worse to be fat than to be vengeful, envious, shallow, vain, boring, or cruel? Not to me.

Rowling shows us with this quote how she values people much more for their personality than for their outward appearance.

35. ‘Fate’ is the word we use to describe decisions we made in the past that had dramatic consequences.

The characters of this famous author go through moments in which they are irremediably tested in an extreme way.

36. In my opinion, words are our greatest source of magic and are capable of harming and healing someone.

The word, as well as reading, are two great arts that can transmit feelings and knowledge to us as if it were some kind of magic.

37. We do not need magic to change the world because we already have that power within us: we have the power to imagine a better world.

The power of imagination is the greatest power that human beings possess, with this our limits may be endless.

38. Greatness inspires envy, envy begets rancor, and rancor produces lies.

We must be honest with ourselves and with others, envy and lies do not generate anything positive around us.

39. It does not matter how we are born but what we become.

We all have the ability to create something great in our lives, whether we succeed or not depends only on us.

40. We have to choose between what is right and what is easy.

Getting what we want can be very difficult, we must not fall into conformity we must fight for our dreams.

41. I value courage more than anything else.

Courage is something that sets us apart from each other, not all people are able to show their courage when the situation requires it.

42. It’s important to remember that we all have some magic inside of us.

The magic lies in the way we see the world around us, if we pay enough attention we will be able to perceive.

43. Suffering a minimum of failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless one lives so carefully that one could then say that one has not lived at all.

Failures are inevitable and with them we learn to improve in the different aspects that life offers us.

44. It is not good to let oneself be carried away by dreams and forget to live, remember that.

We must live in the present and enjoy the things that life gives us when it is favorable to us.

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

Pride is something that can be either beneficial or counterproductive depending on the occasion.

46. It is our decisions that show what we can become. Much more than our own abilities.

The decisions we make in our lives lead us irrevocably towards the outcome of our personal adventure.

47. As for the dragons,” said Sirius, speaking at the time very quickly, “there is a way, Harry. Don’t think of using the Stun Spell: the dragons are too strong and have too many magical qualities to be affected by a single spell of that kind.

Rowling shows us in this quotation how he works within the fantasy genre, a genre he masters.

48. Better to die than to betray your friends.

The characters of this author demonstrate in their adventures some human values that could be very positive for any of us.

49. What you’re most afraid of is… fear.

In one of his famous books J.K. Rowling talks about fear and how we can all face it.

50. What have you done with my poor heart? It went behind your spell…

Rowling’s characters also go through numerous emotional mazes within their works that make them much more complete in the end. One of J.K. Rowling’s most romantic phrases

51. Harry couldn’t take it anymore, couldn’t stand being who he was. He had never felt so trapped by his own mind and body, and he had never wished so hard to be someone else or have any other identity.

In this sentence, Rowling talks about one of his most famous characters and how he goes through situations where he would like not to be the one in his shoes.

52. Never trust anything that thinks alone, if you cannot understand where its brain is.

J.K. Rowling’s fantasy world is very varied with an infinite number of beings that inhabit it.

53. I’m not looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.

The characters of this famous author are involved in her works in great adventures that will delight all her readers.

54. All oppressors understand, sooner or later, that among their many victims there will be at least one who will one day rise up against them and stand up to them.

In his works, J.K. Rowling shows us his opinion that tyranny will always be defeated by any possible means.

55. The fear of a name increases the fear of the thing being named.

Rowling plays psychological tricks within his stories to create a dimmer or darker environment, as needed.

56. Scars can be helpful. I have one on my left knee which is a perfect diagram of the London Underground.

The descriptions of this famous author in her literary works are undoubtedly something that helps us to see ourselves very much immersed in them.

57. Sometimes you have to think about more than your own safety; sometimes you have to think about the greater good.

Rowling’s characters must put the general good before their own safety in many of their adventures.

58. All the money and life one could wish for! The two things most human beings would choose! The problem is that humans have the gift of choosing precisely the things that are worst for them.

In this quote, the author offers her opinion that money is not the most important thing in our lives.

59. You know what I say, Minister? I disagree with Dumbledore in many respects, but he can’t deny that he has class…

Albus Dumbledore is one of this author’s most beloved characters and from whom we can get many useful tips for our own lives through his quotes.

60. Just because you possess the variety of emotions of a teaspoon doesn’t mean we’re all like that.

The characters of this famous author have very diverse personalities that make them all unique within this literary universe.

61. Hearing voices that no one else can hear is not a good sign, even among the magicians.

The magic world of J.K. Rowling is huge and the technical aspects of it are simply wonderful.

62. He yawned so that the scars on his face tightened and his crooked mouth revealed that he was missing a few teeth.

A quote that shows us how Rowling describes with great skill and simplicity even the most complicated things in a scene.

63. The more I hint at her that I want to quit, the more she clings to me. It’s like dating the giant squid.

A good sentence from this author whose imagination seems to have no limits. Reading her works is a lot of fun!

64. Your mother died to save you. If there’s one thing Voldemort can’t understand, it’s love. He didn’t realize that a love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves powerful marks. Not a scar, not a visible sign… To have been loved so deeply, even though that person who loved us is gone, leaves us with a protection forever. That’s in your skin.

In this quote, Harry Potter discovers something very relevant within this famous saga, if you haven’t read it… What are you waiting for?

65. Really funny how these things happen. The wand chooses the wizard, remember… I think we should expect great things from you, Harry Potter. After all, he-who-must-not-be-named did great things… Terrible, yes, but great.

Newton Scamander, one of the characters in this literary work, says this famous quote to the main character of the play Harry Potter when he receives his own magic wand.

66. Don’t pity death, Harry. Pity life, especially those who live without love.

The emotional charge in J.K. Rowling’s stories is undoubtedly very high, the values they convey are universal.

67. There is no more beautiful gift than life. He gave his for yours, because he loved you. And there are many people who love you, there are many things to do, many reasons to fight and live. I understand that you are very sad… I went through something similar. But the people we love never leave completely: it is enough that we do not forget them.

Harry Potter lives a life full of adventure and magic that we can get to know through his books.

68. And now Harry, let us go into the night and continue this dangerous and undesirable adventure.

Many adventures of this magician take place in a dark environment, at night, in catacombs or in dark forests.

69. Things just happen, and to avoid them you can only do what is within your reach.

If something is inevitable… Why should we worry about it? Whatever has to happen will come anyway.

70. There is no right or wrong, there is only power and people too weak to seek it…

Rowling teaches us that the lust for power corrupts people, something all his evil characters share.

71. Ah, the music! -He said, wiping his eyes. -A magic beyond anything we do here!

In this author’s books, music is something that is conspicuous by its absence. Why is that?

72. Near the window, a giant tortoise with jewels embedded in its shell shone.

Rowling’s imagination will take us into a fantasy world full of details and curiosities.

73. The spell I’ll try to teach you is very advanced magic… Well, way above Bewitched Current Level.

The magicians of this adventure spend a lot of time training, Rowling transmits us the importance of a good education.

74. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

This is the title of the book that catapulted her to fame and created with it a legion of fervent admirers.

75. The strength of your convictions determines your success, not the number of your followers.

Our determination and courage will lead us to achieve our goals, J.K. Rowling always highlights these qualities in his adventures. One of J.K. Rowling’s most motivating phrases

76. This pain is part of being human… The fact that you can feel pain like this is your greatest strength.

The qualities that make us great sometimes are also our greatest weaknesses, this author plays a lot with the duality of her characters.

77. It’s kind of exciting, isn’t it? Breaking the rules.

With J.K. Rowling’s stories we will be able to live an endless number of adventures with which we will have a great time.

78. What is life without a little risk?

Sometimes you have to take risks to get what you want, the characters in these adventures are put to the test in many different tests.

79. The things we lose have a way of coming back to us, not always in the way we expect.

It is curious how Rowling links the multiple stories that happen within his books, the plot turns are unpredictable.

80. It’s not good for us to sit around and worry. What’s coming will come, and we’ll face it.

Resignation is something we must do on some occasions, everyone in life goes through those moments, including the characters of this writer.

81. It is important to fight, to fight again, and to keep fighting, because evil can only be kept at bay, but never eradicated.

In this writer’s books her characters are involved in a constant struggle between evil and good, which makes them discover themselves.

82. Bad times bring out the best in some and the worst in others.

It is in difficult situations that we bring out our most primitive side and bring out our true selves.

83. The consequences of our actions are always so complicated and diverse that predicting the future becomes truly difficult.

Albus Dumbledore’s character gives us a hint in this sentence that he may be able to predict the future.

84. We are as strong as we are united, and as weak as we are divided.

The protagonists of these adventures discover the value of friendship and cooperation, two values they cannot do without at any time.

85. We cannot choose our own destiny, but we can choose the destiny of others. Be careful to know that.

The actions we say we take not only involve ourselves, but also have an effect on the people around us.

86. Numbing our pain for a moment will only make it worse when we finally feel it.

Facing our fears is something the characters in these fantastic stories must do in their adventures.

87. There are some things that cannot be shared without becoming friends, and defeating a twelve-foot troll is one of them.

The value of friendship is something that the protagonists of Rowling’s books always share and appreciate.

88. Sorry, I don’t like people just because they’re pretty.

Rowling’s books teach us to value people by their way of being, not by their physical appearance.

89. Do you realize that your sheets are changed, your fire is lit, your classrooms are clean, and the food prepared by a group of magical creatures who are unpaid and enslaved?

With the subject of the elves, Rowling discreetly touches on the subject of slavery and how it is not acceptable in any way.

90. Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.

In J.K. Rowling’s worlds all the beings that inhabit it (magical or not) are valued in the same way and all have the right to life.