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“As far as I am concerned, philosophic questioning is just as likely to make you confused and depressed as it is to improve your condition.”

Book:Brisingr

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Christopher Paolini

Christopher Paolini is an American author who gained fame with his fantasy novel series, 'The Inheritance Cycle'. Born on November 17, 1983, he began his writing career in his teenage years and quickly gained a wide readership. more

“Although I have removed the usual library-book spells from this volume, I cannot promise that every trace has gone. Madam Pince has been known to add unusual jinxes to the books in her care. I myself doodled absent-mindedly on a copy of Theories of Transubstantial Transfiguration last year and next moment found the book beating me fiercely around the head.”

Humor Harry Potter Dumbledore Quidditch Kennilworthy Whisp Madam Pince

Author:Albus Dumbledore J.K. Rowling

“Please be careful how you treat this book. Do not rip out the pages. Do not drop it in the bath. I cannot promise that Madam Pince will not swoop down on you, wherever you are, and demand a heavy fine.”

Humor Harry Potter Dumbledore Quidditch Kennilworthy Whisp Madam Pince

Author:Albus Dumbledore J.K. Rowling

“All that remains is for me to thank you for supporting Comic Relief and to beg Muggles not to try Quidditch at home; it is, of course, an entirely fictional sport and nobody really plays it. May I also take this opportunity to wish Puddlemere United the best of luck next season.”

Humour Harry Potter Dumbledore Quidditch Kennilworthy Whisp

Author:Albus Dumbledore J.K. Rowling

“You have not asked me, for instance, what is my favourite flavour of jam, to check that I am indeed Professor Dumbledore, and not an imposter.' 'I didn't ...' Harry began, not entirely sure whether he was being reprimanded or not. 'For future reference, Harry, it is raspberry ... although of course, if I were a Death Eater, I would have been sure to research my own jam-preferences before impersonating myself.”

Harry Potter Jam Dumbledore

Book:Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

“Of course you would!' cried Dumbledore. 'You see, the prophecy does not mean you have to do anything! But the prophecy caused Lord Voldemort to mark you as his equal... in other words, you are free to choose your way.”

Prophecy Dumbledore Harry

Book:Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

“[EN] It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live. [PT-BR] Não faz bem viver sonhando e se esquecer de viver.”

Dumbledore

Book:Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter Illustrated Edtn) & Unofficial Harry Potter - The Ultimate Amazing Complete Quiz Book 2 Books Collection Set

Source: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter Illustrated Edtn) & Unofficial Harry Potter - The Ultimate Amazing Complete Quiz Book 2 Books Collection Set

“It's lucky that it's dark. I haven't blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey told me she liked my new earmuffs. -Albus Dumbledore”

Harry Potter Dumbledore Sorcerer S Stone Dumbledore Jk Rowling

Author:J. K. Rowling

“Got me the gamekeeper job...trusts people, he does. Gives 'em second chances...tha's what set him apar' from other Heads, see.”

Harry Potter Second Chances Dumbledore Hagrid

Book:Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“it does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live”

Dumbledore

Author:J.K. Rowling

“Welcome! 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. Thank you! -Albus Dumbledore”

Humor Harry Potter Dumbledore