Albus Dumbledore

Character in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban From: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Headmaster of Hogwarts; provides wisdom and guidance

378 quotes

"The past cannot be changed. But the future is not yet set."
Wisdom
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
Dreams
"I am not worried, Harry. I am with you."
Courage
"The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with caution."
Truth
"You are stronger than you know, Harry Potter."
Strength
"Love is powerful magic."
Love
"The world is not divided into the living and the dead. I mean, there is Gray, you see."
Wisdom
"I am sorry to say that the letter I received from your aunt was--how can I put it--it was not entirely complimentary."
Humor
"It cannot be. He is innocent."
Truth
"You must allow them to see you are not afraid."
Courage
"The past is only dead because we allow it to be."
Time
"Some bonds cannot be broken by time or distance."
Relationships
"A man can only be judged by his actions."
Justice
"The truth, however painful, must always prevail."
Truth
"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
Wisdom
"We are only as sick as our secrets."
Truth
"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."
Hope
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
Life
"The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution."
Truth
"Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself."
Fear
"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."
Death
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."
Courage
"Time is a precious thing."
Time
"Even miracles take a little time."
Patience
"Justice delayed is not justice denied when the truth finally emerges."
Justice
"The mind is the greatest weapon we possess."
Strength
"Forgiveness is not weakness; it is the greatest strength."
"To see the truth, one must sometimes look beyond what is visible."
"The truth, however painful, is always preferable to comfortable lies."
Truth
"Redemption is possible for those who seek it sincerely."