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100 Wise And Witty J. K. Rowling Quotes To Help You Sail Through Tough Times

Famous As: Author of Children's Fantasy Series, 'Harry Potter'
Born On: July 31, 1965
Born In: Yate, England
Age: 58 Years

J.K. Rowling (Joanne Kathleen Rowling) is a world-acclaimed screenwriter, novelist and film producer of British origin. Rowling's life is an inspiring 'rags to riches' story. From a single parent living on state benefits, Joanne acquired a multi-millionaire status in just five years.

She's renowned as the creator of Harry Potter, a young wizard studying at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Her epic 'Harry Potter' series contains 7 books. They trace the journey of Harry and his motley band of magical friends in Scotland. A graduate of Exeter University, Rowling began her career as a teacher in Portugal. Following a separation with her husband, Rowling was struggling to support her daughter Jessica. While travelling on a train from Manchester to London in 1990, she came up with the plot for this fantasy series. After facing several rejections, she finally sold her first book that instantly became the bestselling book in the UK and the US. The novel was soon adapted into a movie series and Rowling became the 13th wealthiest woman in Britain. She's wealthier than the Queen herself. Rowling's other notable works include The Casual Vacancy, The Silkworm, The Cuckoo's Calling and Career of Evil. J.K. Rowling has spoken or written some of the best words of wisdom. Whether these quotes come from the pages of a Harry Potter book, or from her speeches, these words and advice you can trust. Here are some inspiring J.K. Rowling quotes that bring cheer and hope in life.

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

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

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

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

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It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

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I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.

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

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

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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.

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.

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Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?

Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?

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

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

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It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.

It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.

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Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.

Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.

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Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.

Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears. "After all this time?" "Always," said Snape.

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The truth.

The truth." Dumbledore sighed. "It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.

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Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have.

Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have.

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Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.

Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.

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We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.

We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.

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Wit beyond measure is a man's greatest treasure.

Wit beyond measure is a man's greatest treasure.

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He can run faster than Severus Snape confronted with shampoo.

He can run faster than Severus Snape confronted with shampoo.

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

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

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Death's got an Invisibility Cloak?

Death's got an Invisibility Cloak?" Harry interrupted again. "So he can sneak up on people," said Ron. "Sometimes he gets bored of running at them, flapping his arms and shrieking...

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Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.

Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.

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You're a prefect? Oh Ronnie! That's everyone in the family!

You're a prefect? Oh Ronnie! That's everyone in the family!" "What are Fred and I? Next door neighbors?

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It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.

It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.

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I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.

I don't go looking for trouble. Trouble usually finds me.

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Not my daughter, you bitch!

Not my daughter, you bitch!

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Percy wouldn't notice a joke if it danced naked in front of him wearing one of Dobby's hats.

Percy wouldn't notice a joke if it danced naked in front of him wearing one of Dobby's hats.

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You haven't got a letter on yours,

You haven't got a letter on yours," George observed. "I suppose she thinks you don't forget your name. But we're not stupid-we know we're called Gred and Forge.

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Books are like mirrors: if a fool looks in, you cannot expect a genius to look out.

Books are like mirrors: if a fool looks in, you cannot expect a genius to look out.

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You know, Minister, I disagree with Dumbledore on many counts...but you cannot deny he's got style...

You know, Minister, I disagree with Dumbledore on many counts...but you cannot deny he's got style...

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Don't talk to me.

Don't talk to me." "Why not?" "Because I want to fix that in my memory for ever. Draco Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret...

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Why are they all staring?

Why are they all staring?" demanded Albus as he and Rose craned around to look at the other students. "Don’t let it worry you," said Ron. "It’s me. I’m extremely famous.

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