Sir Michael Gambon, a renowned Irish-English actor famous for portraying Prof. Albus Dumbledore — a fictional character from the Harry Potter series — passed away in September 2023 at 82.
He may not be with us anymore, but Harry Potter fans remember his character as the symbol of wisdom, wit, compassion, and leadership.
Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the Hogwarts school, wasn’t only a powerful wizard in the Harry Potter series, but he was a great purveyor of wisdom. Outside the realm of magic and fantasy, his wise words can help people seeking to live a fulfilling life in the real world.
Inspirational quotes from Professor Dumbledore
Quotes about life
- “Youth cannot know how age thinks and feels. But old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young.”
- “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live; remember that.”
- “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
- “This pain is part of being human. The fact that you can feel pain like this is your greatest strength.”
- “Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.”
- “Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.”
Quotes about fate and destiny
- “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.”
- “The consequences of our actions are always so complicated, so diverse, that predicting the future is a very difficult business indeed.”
Quotes about death and fear of the unknown
- “Do not pity the dead, Harry; pity the living and, above all, those who live without love.”
- “It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.”
- “To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
Quotes about power
- “Perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it.”
- “Have you any idea how much tyrants fear the people they oppress? All of them realize that one day, amongst their many victims, there is sure to be one who rises against them and strikes back!”
Quotes about truth and bravery
- “It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then can evil be kept at bay though never quite eradicated.”
- “The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing and should, therefore, be treated with great caution.”
- “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”
- “It is my belief… that the truth is generally preferable to lies.”
- “Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon, we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.”
Quotes about hope
- “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
- “Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.’
- “We must try not to sink beneath our anguish, Harry, but battle on.”
Living an adventurous but virtuous life
Professor Dumbledore’s quotes impart timeless wisdom and inspiration in the magical and real world. He teaches us to embrace adversity with courage, power with sobriety, life with wisdom, and find the magic in our daily lives. These words are not just for fans of the Harry Potter series; they offer valuable lessons to anyone seeking to live a meaningful life.
Besides the mentioned quotes, don’t forget one of Dumbledore’s greatest quips: “One can never have enough socks.”
