Hogwarts students were not the only ones who benefited from Dumbledore’s teachings, those of us who watched Harry Potter also took away great lessons to apply in our lives. This character stands out for his wisdom and the mature way in which he makes decisions in the face of any danger.
Thanks to his power, he can face complicated situations, but always with the goal of protecting the entire school of wizards. Harry Potter was the most fortunate, as he received endless advice from Dumbledore, which made their relationship stronger. Throughout the film saga, this character was played by four different actors: Richard Harris appeared in The Philosopher’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets; Michael Gambon was his replacement until Deathly Hallows. Part II. But, already in the prequel Fantastic Beasts, Jude Law took the role of Dumbledore, while to represent him during his youth, there is Toby Regbo.
Without a doubt, Albus is essential for the development of everything that has to do with the Harry Potter universe, but also to understand things in real life, which is why we share with you some of the best quotes by Dumbledore that marked us forever.
Dumbledore’s Best Phrases in Harry Potter
“The truth: it is a beautiful and terrible thing, and therefore must be treated with caution.”
“It takes a great deal of courage to stand against enemies, but, much more to do so against friends.”
“It is not our abilities that show what we are like, but our choices.”
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest moments, if we are able to use the light well.”
“In dreams we find a world entirely our own. May you dive into its deepest ocean, may you fly over the highest cloud.”
“Your inability to understand that there are things far worse than death has always been your greatest weakness.”
“It is the unknown that we fear when we contemplate death and darkness. Nothing else.”
“However different our backgrounds or the languages we speak, our hearts beat as one.”
“Do you think that the dead whom we have loved abandon us altogether? Do you not think that we remember them especially in times of greatest conflict?”
“When in doubt, retracing our steps always proves to be the wiser choice.”
“A child’s voice, however sincere, is of little value to those who have forgotten to listen.”
“Curiosity is not a sin Harry, but we must be wary of it.”
“To a well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
“It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only in this way can evil be kept at bay, even if it is never entirely eradicated.”
“This pain is part of being human. The fact that you can feel pain like this is your greatest strength.”
“It does not do to revel in dreams, Harry, and forget to live.”
“Don’t feel sorry for the dead, Harry. But for the living and, above all, for those who live without love.”
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
