Ron's indignation on his behalf was worth about a hundred points to him.

Can I have a look at Uranus too, Lavender?

Nothing like a nighttime stroll to give you ideas.

Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.

I thought it sounded a bit like Percy singing... maybe you've got to attack him while he's in the shower, Harry.

We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.

Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.

Karakarof spat onto the ground at Dumbledore's feet. In one swift movement, Hagrid seized the front of Karkaroff's furs, lifted him into the air, and slammed him against a nearby tree.

There you go, Harry!” Ron shouted over the noise. “You weren’t being thick after all — you were showing moral fiber!

I have gone temporarily deaf and haven't any idea what you said, Harry.

Anyone can speak Troll. All you have to do is point and grunt.

The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat.

When something brings profit or pleasure to us, we are inclined to call evil good, even if we know it is dead wrong.

Humans don't have any type of interest... HAVING SO MUCH STUFF AROUND THEM AND SO LITTLE INTEREST IN THEM.

The jewelry business is a very, very tough business - tougher than the computer business. You truly have to understand how to take care of your customers.

Talent and genius operate outside the rules, and theory conflicts with practice.

Analysis is like a lobotomy. Who wants to have all their edges shaved off?

I'd never say no to surgery in the future, because I feel like, as I get older, I'm going to face temptation more.

The souls of emperors and cobblers are cast in the same mould

I don't deserve a Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. But fifteen years ago, I had a brain operation and I didn't deserve that, either. So I'll keep it.

A girl's legs are her best friends...but even the best of friends must part.