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.
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.
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." Dumbledore sighed. "It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.
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.
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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.
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You're a prefect? Oh Ronnie! That's everyone in the family!"
"What are Fred and I? Next door neighbors?
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," 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.
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.
