10 Quotes from the Harry Potter series that are extremely valuable for real life

Even though the Harry Potter movies have been released for over two decades now, their relevance has not changed. It is beyond magical escapism. It resonates deeply with us even today because it holds a mirror to the complexities of the human world. Even in the world of wizards and witches the core themes of the movies have remained universally relatable.

From friendship to courage to loss, every aspect of these movies has a reality that cannot be overlooked even today. The characters struggle with moral dilemmas and face their fears. They learn to navigate the complexities of relationships in the same way we do in our world. This is the reason why the relevance of these movies has remained the same. The wisdom that the characters have imparted especially Professor Dumbledore, has become life lessons today.

The quotes have become more than just memorable lines. They are reminders that even in the face of adversity hope and resilience overcome all the extremities. These quotes recognize our strength and urge us to face our fears. So let’s dive into the 10 quotes from the Harry Potter series that are extremely valuable for real life.

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1) When Sirius Black gives Harry Potter a gift of self-realization in the Order of the Phoenix

“We’ve all got both light and darkness inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.”

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix after the attack on Ron’s father when Harry was in the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix, Sirius says this quote when he learns that Harry is concerned about his connection to Voldemort.

Viewers can resonate with Harry’s inner struggles. The struggle about finding the good among the bad things. Everyone experiences a various range of emotions. One has to accept the complexity and be aware of the choices one makes. The core message lies in the power of choice one has when something of this sort happens; it shifts the focus from passively experiencing emotions.

2) When Dumbledore makes Harry realize those who are with him in his present hold more value

“Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.”

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movie, Dumbledore says this to Harry. This quote encourages us to focus on what we can influence. It tells us that we should not fret over things that are out of our hands.

Death is a natural part of life, it is inevitable. It is sad but dwelling solely on it will prevent us from moving forward. It will prevent us from fully engaging with the present. It highlights the importance of appreciating the time we have and making the most of it. Human connections are a crucial part of our life. It encourages us to look beyond the immediate circumstances.

3) What is more important? Something right, or something easy

"Dark and difficult times lie ahead, Harry. Soon we must all make the choice between what is right, what is easy”

At the end of the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie, Professor Dumbledore visits Harry’s dorm room. He talks to him about the dangers that he put Harry through because of the tournament. As we know after Harry’s name came up in the Goblet of Fire, Dumbledore did not prevent Harry from participating despite knowing the dangers of the tournament and the fact that Harry was just fourteen years old. To caution him, Professor Dumbledore says this quote.

In the real world, we often face many challenges which put us in difficult situations. Even though it might be difficult we always have the choice to do the right thing. The choice can be applied to all the decisions we make in our day-to-day lives.

4) Feelings might not be tangible, but they are meaningful

“Of course it is happening inside your head… but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”

Dumbledore said this quote to Harry when Harry expressed his bewilderment about his surroundings and the things that were happening to him at that moment he asked Dumbledore whether it was just in his head. Dumbledore profoundly assured Harry to make him understand.

Thoughts and experiences have immense power. Even though we are thinking about the things in our minds it can influence our reality as well. In real life, we often fail to validate our subjective experiences. Even when certain feelings are not tangible they are meaningful.

5) Self-belief can overcome issues that require more than just hard work

“Working hard is important. But there is something that matters even more, believing in yourself.”

When Harry was teaching the other students about the magic spells that would help them fight against the dark forces in the Room of Requirement, he said this quote to encourage them. This quote reminds us to believe in ourselves and work hard if we want to succeed.

Believing in ourselves is the key to success. It helps us to overcome difficult situations. It helps us to improve ourselves to face the problems in a better way.

6) Kindness is golden

“You’re unfailingly kind, a trait people never fail to undervalue.”

This quote by Dumbledore is particularly relevant in today’s world. In the fast-paced world that we live in today, acts of kindness often go unnoticed or even perceived as a form of weakness.

When Dumbledore points out Harry’s kindness in this scene, he does not forget to remind him that this trait gets undervalued by people. Dumbledore’s observation is truly a timeless reminder that kindness is a powerful force. Though sometimes its value is overlooked, it does not lose its relevance and it does not hurt to be kind to others.

7) The ones who love us are always with us

“The ones that love us never really leave us. You can always find them.”

In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, after Harry saves Sirius, he tells this line to Harry while he reminisces about Harry’s parents. Death is an inevitable part of our life. We often ponder about the ones who leave us, however, we must remember that the ones who love us are always with us.

The emotional bonds we create with them are never severed. Even after they are gone, a part of them always remains with us. This line serves as a comfort suggesting that the connection is transformed after death.

8) Happiness can light up the darkness

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

Yet another significant quote that Professor Dumbledore has given us. In the third movie during the introduction speech, Dumbledore says this to the students. With each movie, a tone of darkness has started to cast the students. This line reminds the students to always look for the good times.

During tough times we often forget the good times we had spent. As a result, the tough times become tougher to handle and overcome. However, if we keep in mind the good times, especially the times we have spent with the close ones, then even during tough times we will find encouragement to overcome the situations.

9) Choices outweigh abilities when it comes to knowing our true self

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities”

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry goes to visit Dumbledore. He talks to Dumbledore about the Sorting Hat and its decision. Dumbledore tells Harry that he does have the qualities that Slytherin house members have and yet the Sorting Hat placed him in Gryffindor.

He then says the quote to remind Harry that despite the Sorting Hat wanting to put Harry in Slytherin, he asked it to put him in Gryffindor. This differentiates Harry from Voldemort. In the real world no matter what the situation is, it is the choices that we make, that ultimately define us.

10) Evolve beyond reflections, focus on reality

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”

In the first movie when Harry is sitting in front of the Mirror of Erised, Dumbledore comes and tells Harry about how the mirror has affected people through time. He emphasizes that Harry should not focus on what the mirror shows.

It is easy to get caught in the what ifs and could have been. However, what we should truly aspire to is to move beyond daydreaming and start taking steps to achieve our goals.

The mirror in the movie shows things that often make the viewer get caught up in it. n We often get caught up in the virtual world and forget to experience the things that are happening around us.

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