25 Dumbledore Quotes on Love, Life, Integrity and Socks

These classic Dumbledore quotes embed the wisdom, humor, compassion, and bravery of Harry’s formidable yet kindhearted mentor, including the man’s fondness for socks, of course.

Dumbledore wants socks for Christmas, Muggles!

The most revered wizard in Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore has earned the love and respect of Harry Potter fans all over the world ever since author J.K. Rowling introduced the beloved character in 1997 in the first novel of her legendary Harry Potter series.

Even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan, Professor Dumbledore will teach you poignant life lessons and moral values focused on integrity, humility, vigor, and the commitment to fight for what is right and true no matter what.

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Dumbledore quotes from one of the most beloved characters from the Harry Potter series

1. “People find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right.” – Dumbledore

2. “Perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it.” – Dumbledore

3. “The best of us sometimes eat our words.” – Dumbledore

4. “Do not pity the dead, Harry, pity the living. And above all, those who live without love.” – Dumbledore

5. “Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” – Dumbledore

6. “We cannot protect the young from harm. Pain must and will come.” – Dumbledore

7. “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” – Dumbledore

8. “We must try not to sink beneath our anguish . . . but battle on.” – Dumbledore

9. “It is my belief that the truth is generally preferable to lies.” – Dumbledore

10. “It was your heart that saved you.” – Dumbledore

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11. “It’s the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.” – Dumbledore

12. “Of course, it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” – Dumbledore

13. “Dark times lie ahead of us and there will be a time when we must choose between what is easy and what is right.” – Dumbledore

14. “For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own. Let them swim in the deepest ocean or glide over the highest cloud.” – Dumbledore

15. “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Dumbledore

16. “This pain is part of being human . . . the fact that you can feel pain like this is your greatest strength.” – Dumbledore

17. “To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.” – Dumbledore

18. “To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” – Dumbledore

19. “If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right, and what is easy, remember what happened to a boy who was good and kind and brave.” – Dumbledore

20. “It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then can evil be kept at bay though never quite eradicated.” – Dumbledore

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Classic Dumbledore quotes

21. “We should exercise caution with our curiosity.” – Dumbledore

22. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Dumbledore

23. “While we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one.” – Dumbledore

24. “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it.” – Dumbledore

25. “You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.” – Dumbledore

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What did you learn from these Dumbledore quotes

Dumbledore quotes are popular among Harry Potter fans across the world, now-classic references to celebrate the famous fictional character’s profound influence on millions of believers touched and empowered by his wisdom and leadership.

In the Harry Potter series, Dumbledore is depicted as stern, focused and wise yet he doesn’t let his knowledge and status get in the way of humor.

He is also inclusive, fair and sympathetic, perfect character traits of a great leader and father that every Harry Potter fan can learn from and aspire to be.

If you’re a Dumbledore fan, raise your hand if once in your life you’ve secretly wished you’ll get a Muggle invitation to Hogwarts to ride that magical train and come face to face with the legendary wizard even He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is afraid of.

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