There are too many notable characters from the Harry Potter series but one that stands out, other than Harry, of course, is Albus Dumbledore. He is played by Michael Gambon who, sadly, passed away last September 28, 2023.
To honor his outstanding portrayal of an iconic character, we’ve scoured the Internet for the best Albus Dumbledore quotes from the Harry Potter series that are sure to inspire and encourage even non-fans.
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Who is Albus Dumbledore?
Albus Dumbledore is a rockstar in the wizarding world. Born in the late 19th century, he used to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And just like Harry, he was sorted into the House of Gryffindor.
He eventually became headmaster of Hogwarts, founded the Order of the Phoenix and defeated Grindelwald, who used to be his close friend. Unfortunately, Grindelwald succumbed to darkness and in an epic duel, Dumbledore had to put him in his place, a prisoner at Nurmengard.
But more than his many accomplishments, what made Dumbledore a prominent figure beloved by many is his values and wisdom. He’s fair, kind and he’s a mentor and protector to Harry. Even after his death, his legacy lives on. His character offers hope and his wisdom serves as guidance. It’s safe to say, Harry Potter’s story wouldn’t be as phenomenal without him.
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Best Albus Dumbledore Quotes
Whether it’s about love, death, happiness, music and life all-around, Dumbledore has a way with words. And while it’s not easy to capture Dumbledore’s profound wisdom, we hope this collection of famous Albus Dumbledore quotes will inspire, encourage and maybe even make you laugh.
1. “Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.”
2. “Words are, in my not so humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic, capable of both influencing injury, and remedying it.”
3. “Oh, to be young and to feel love’s keen sting.”
4. “Draco, years ago I knew a boy who made all the wrong choices. Please let me help you!”
5. “Mysterious thing, time. Powerful, and when meddled with, dangerous.”
6. “For the same reason you tried to save Sirius. For the same reason, your friends saved you. After all these years, after all you’ve suffered, I didn’t want to cause you any more pain. I cared too much about you.”
7. “For in dreams, we enter a world that is entirely our own. Let him swim in the deepest ocean or glide over the highest cloud.”
8. “We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.”
9. “While we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one.”
10. “You think the dead we loved truly ever leave us? You think that we don’t recall them more clearly in times of great trouble?”
11. “It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.”
12. “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that.”
13. “To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” – Albus Dumbledore quotes on death
14. “Call him Voldemort, Harry. Always use the proper name for things. Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.”
15. “The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.”
16. “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
17. “The consequences of our actions are always so complicated, so diverse, that predicting the future is a very difficult business indeed.”
18. “Curiosity is not a sin. But we should exercise caution with our curiosity…yes, indeed.”
19. “Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.”
20. “Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.”
21. “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!”
22. “Youth cannot know how age thinks and feels, but old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young.”
23. “Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.”
24. “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 that rises against them and strikes back!”
25. “Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living and above all, those who live without love.”
26. “People find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right.”
27. “It is my belief that the truth is generally preferable to lies.”
28. “I sometimes find, and I am sure you know the feeling, that I simply have too many thoughts and memories crammed into my mind.”
29. “Youth can not know how age thinks and feels, but old men are guilty if they forget what it is to be young.”
30. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
31. “Perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it.”
32. “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”
33. “It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then can evil be kept at bay though never quite eradicated.”
34. “The best of us sometimes eat our words.”
35. “One can never have enough socks.”
36. “Killing is not so easy as the innocent believe.”
37. “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” – Albus Dumbledore quotes on unity
38. “As much money and life as you could want! The two things most human beings would choose above all — the trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them.”
39. “Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.”
40. “We must try not to sink beneath our anguish … but battle on.”
41. “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”
42. “This pain is part of being human. The fact that you can feel pain like this is your greatest strength.” – Albus Dumbledore quotes on pain
43. “Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!”
44. “You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.”
45. “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore quotes on happiness
46. “He’ll never be gone. Not as long as those who remain are loyal to him.”
47. “You know Harry, in a way you did see your father last night… You found him inside yourself.”
48. “We can’t choose our fate, but we can choose others. Be careful in knowing that.”
49. “Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.”
50. “Or perhaps, to confess that you yourself are worried and frightened? You need your friends, Harry. As you so rightly said, Sirius would not have wanted you to shut yourself away.”
51. ″‘You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!’ said Dumbledore loudly. ‘The only protection that can possibly work against the lure of power like Voldemort’s!‘”
52. “Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.”
53. “Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!”
54. “It’s lucky it’s dark. I haven’t blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey told me she liked my new earmuffs.”
55. “You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.”
Rest In Peace, Michael Gambon
While Michael Gambon may be gone from this world, his legacy as Albus Dumbledore will continue to live on years, even decades from hereon. Thank you, sir, for your brilliant portrayal of a complex character. Maybe you and Albus Dumbledore are enjoying each other’s company wherever you both are right now.
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