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Here are several **thoughtful quotes** from J.K. Rowling offering wisdom on life, failure, imagination, empathy, and the power of choice:
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### 1. On failure and living fully
**“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case you fail by default.”**
This reminds us that risk and failure are integral to truly living, not signs to avoid. ([The Guardian][1])
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### 2. On inner power and imagination
**“We do not need magic to change the world; we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. We have the power to imagine better.”**
A powerful affirmation of our creative potential and capacity to shape reality. ([The Guardian][1], [Goodreads][2], [TIME][3])
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### 3. On choices over innate ability
**“It is our choices… that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”**
This quote, attributed to Dumbledore, emphasizes that character is built through decisions, not talents. ([BrainyQuote][4])
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### 4. On character and respect
**“If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”**
A sharp insight into integrity and empathy in everyday conduct. ([Refinery29][5], [Goodreads][6])
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### 5. On living rather than merely dreaming
**“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”**
This encourages action and presence—not getting lost in fantasy. ([Best Writing][7])
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### 6. On life’s quality over length
**“As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters. I wish you all very good lives.”**
From her speech *Very Good Lives*, a wish for purposeful living. ([Goodreads][2])
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### 7. On empathy and imagination
**“Many prefer not to exercise their imaginations at all. They choose to remain comfortably within the bounds of their own experience… They can refuse to hear screams… They can refuse to know.”**
A reminder that empathy is both a choice and a responsibility. ([The Guardian][1], [Goodreads][2])
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### 8. On adversity and self‑knowledge
**“You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity.”**
Adversity is also a mirror revealing our resilience and bonds. ([fearlessmotivation.com][8])
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### 9. On the humility to survive life’s twists
**“Life is difficult, and complicated, and beyond anyone’s total control, and the humility to know that will enable you to survive its vicissitudes.”**
Embracing uncertainty can become a source of strength. ([Goodreads][2])
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### 10. On rebirth from rock bottom
**“I was set free, because my greatest fear had already been realized… And so rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”**
A personal testament to transformation through crisis. ([Glamour][9])
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Let me know if you’d like interpretations, context, or quotes grouped by theme (e.g. courage, resilience, empathy, creativity)—I’m happy to help further!
[1]: https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2015/mar/30/jk-rowling-very-good-lives-advice-10-quotes-lessons-of-failure?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”JK Rowling’s life advice: ten quotes on the lessons of failure”
[2]: https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/43264515-very-good-lives-the-fringe-benefits-of-failure-and-the-importance-of-im?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”Very Good Lives Quotes by J.K. Rowling – Goodreads”
[3]: https://time.com/4421601/jk-rowling-inspirational-quotes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”J.K. Rowling’s 10 Most Inspiring Quotes”
[4]: https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/j-k-rowling-quotes?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”J. K. Rowling Quotes – BrainyQuote”
[5]: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2015/07/89377/jk-rowling-life-advice-quotes?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”10 J.K. Rowling Quotes That Are The Only Life Advice You Need”
[6]: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1077326.J_K_Rowling?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”Quotes by J.K. Rowling (Author of Harry Potter and the … – Goodreads”
[7]: https://bestwriting.com/blog/jk-rowling-quotes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”J. K. Rowling Quotes on Life, Writing & Books”
[8]: https://www.fearlessmotivation.com/2017/07/04/j-k-rowling-quotes/?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”15 Magical J.K. Rowling Quotes and How She Overcame Adversity”
[9]: https://www.glamour.com/story/jk-rowling-tweeted-a-powerful-open-letter-to-fans?utm_source=chatgpt.com ”J.K. Rowling Tweeted a Powerful Open Letter to Fans, And It’ll Melt Your Cold Muggle Heart”