The 10 Greatest Harry Potter Quotes to Live your Life By
The pages of each Harry Potter book are laced with life lessons that extend far beyond the characters in the wizarding world. We leave these books with a greater understanding of friendship, bravery and love, making the act of reading them just that much more precious.
Plus there are so many things to do and see based around these much-loved books, from incredible Harry Potter London locations to visit, to going on the Hogwarts Express across Scotland.
We’re clearly feeling a little sentimental, so we’ll just get on with it. Here are 10 of the greatest Harry Potter quotes that help to guide us toward a better life.
- ‘Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.’
If we can’t even say the name of the thing we fear, how are we ever going to begin conquering it? Fear perpetuates fear, and the sooner we can get to facing ours, the sooner they’ll lose significance.
- ‘Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.’
If we don’t understand our pain and its source, it’ll be much more difficult to move forward. Understanding why something happened also makes it easier to avoid similar circumstances in the future.
- ‘It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.’
Sayings like this often incite an eye roll these days, but we’re still steadfast in our believing that it’s true. We really can be whatever we want with a little love, encouragement and hard work.
- ‘It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live…’
So often do we wile away our days dreaming of what could be and not appreciating what is. Don’t get us wrong, you should always dream big – but never forget to enjoy the ride. We may dream of living in Hogwarts Castle, but that doesn’t mean we should forget why our muggle homes are so great.
- ‘Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.’
We need this Harry Potter quote now more than ever, when the world seems an infinitely huge place and the people in it light-years away. But at the end of the day, if we all have similar goals and acceptance in our hearts, very little truly separates us.
- ‘It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.’
It’s not our ability to speak German, French and Japanese or sword fight with the best of them, but our choice to be kind, to care about those around us and to love, that make us good.
- ‘What’s coming will come, and we’ll meet it when it does.’
It can be all too easy to tumble down the rabbit hole of worrying over what’s coming next, but here, Hagrid couldn’t be more right. Life will find its way to us, and when it does, we’re better off meeting it face-to-face.
- ‘We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.’
Nobody’s perfect. Harry might be our big hero, but listed among his traits is the ability to speak Parseltongue – the official language of the bad guys. Harry is sometimes steeped in evil, but he reaches beyond it for the good inside him, and it’s this choice that defines his character.
- ‘We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.’
There was only one way to defeat Voldemort, the most evil wizard of all time. It was crucial that everyone came together and lo and behold, they did. The only way us muggles can follow suit is by sticking together ourselves.
- ‘Happiness can be found even the in the darkest of times if only one remembers to turn on the light.’
This beauty speaks for itself. Thanks, Dumbledore.
Excuse us while we sniffle over our nostalgia.
What is your favourite Harry Potter quote?
I really love the fifth one. It is so true, and you can only see it when you travel. It’s so important to have our minds and hearts open, we are all the same, human beings, and each of us goes through our own struggles. We shall live together in peace, not war.
That is so true, I think we often get wrapped up in our own worlds. x
I was pretty good about reading all the books, but haven’t seen the most recent movies. These quotes give me life!
They are worth trying to watch, I don’t think anything will ever beat the books though.
Oh I do LOVE Harry Potter. Some amazing quotes and phrases to live by!
For me, this is the best – “Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.” It is a very timely quote to share to the world in turmoil.
It really is isn’t it, there’s some amazing things to take away from HP.
Such great quotes, if you hadn’t have said I might not have realised they were Harry Potter. My favourite is ‘It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be’ because I think regardless of how you were brought up if you want to achieve things you can x
They really do just fit into this world of muggles don’t they.
Reading these quotes, just makes me want to watch harry potte. Might have to have a film day sometime soon.
Oh yes do and enjoy every moment! x
So much truth in one of my favourite movie franchises. Love HP!
#10 is my absolute favorite!! I do love all of them though.
Alix
I love all these quotes, just like I love any Harry Potter anything, haha! Thanks for sharing these!
Harry Potter is awesome isn’t it! I can see it lasting for so many years to come.
Harry Potter has some beautiful quotes. I will always love J.K. for making such a beautiful and haunting saga
I am so with you on that, it took me a while to get into it – but I definitely do love it now.
These are all such great quotes and reminded me why I love those books so much! Number five in particular seems to be resonating with me a lot these days
This has to be my favourite thing i’ve read all day! Everyone should live their lives by these quotes!
There are some great quotes here. The Harry Potter books are some of my favorites x
They are wonderful aren’t they, definitely a favourite read I like going back to. x
I adore this post. Any blog post that speaks Harry Potter is good for me. ? It has such a special place in my heart! (Ps. I’m half-way through writing a very similar post about HP quotes you should never forget – please don’t think I’m copying when it goes live, haha!) ❤️
Ashton xx
Ohh let me know when / if it goes live I would love to have a look 🙂 there’s so many great quotes I can’t wait to see what you pick 🙂 x
Definitely some fab quotes here I love a bit of Harry Potter.
It is such a fantastic series isn’t it 🙂
I love these quotes! I had no idea so much wisdom came from Harry Potter. I guess we’re going to have to sit down and binge-watch all of them LOL
Hahah it is amazing when you think about it 😉 x
I never thought to make Harry Potter quotes inspiration but these definitely are! Oh, and the books are so good 🙂
Aren’t they – I really need to re-read them sometime soon! x
Such great quotes! Love Harry Potter!!
It is such a great range of books / movies isn’t it. x
I’m liking #7.
It’s the “I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it” type of quote.
Hahah so true – sometimes that’s just how you need to approach things. x
Now I’ve never read or seen the books but these are some really great quotes that can resonate with anyone – fan or not xo
It’s good to know people who even aren’t fans can relate 🙂 x
I am in love with all of these! We LOVE Harry Potter in our house.
There is something just amazing about Harry Potter isn’t there. x
I needed to read this today – I’m in need of some perspective and some positivity to increase my mood! x
Aww I’m glad it came at the right time for you <3 x
Love Harry Potter…I haven’t seen it in so long! Makes me want to watch it!
Ohh go on, have a film day at the weekend 😉 x
I’m loving your choice of quotes, very powerful with such meaning behind them. I have never watched 1 Harry Potter! I know shocking, i’m going to make it a mission to change this as 🙂 x
Oh yes do watch it at least give it a try as you never know you might like it 🙂 x
This is fab, I’m a huge HP fan! Love it