Albus Dumbledore Quotes

It does not do to dwell on dreams, Harry, and forget to live.

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.

What happened down in the dungeon between you and Professor Quirrell is a complete secret. So, naturally, the whole school knows.

Dumbledore : I was most unfortunate in my youth to come across a vomit-flavored one, and since then I'm afraid I've lost my liking for them. But, I think I could be safe with a nice toffee.
Dumbledore : Mm, alas, earwax.

Only a person who wanted to find the Stone - find it, but not use it - would be able to get it. That is one of my more brilliant ideas. And between you and me, that is saying something.

Also, our caretaker, Mr. Filch, has asked me to remind you that the third-floor corridor on the right-hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a most painful death.

Dumbledore : Yes,Yes well done Slytherin, well done Slytherin, however recent events must be taken into account, and I have a few last minute points to award.
Dumbledore : To Miss Hermione Granger, for the cool use of intellect when others were in great peril, 50 points.
Dumbledore : Second to Mr. Ronald Weasley, for the best played game of chess that Hogwarts has seen these many years, 50 points.
Dumbledore : And third to Mr. Harry Potter, for pure nerve and outstanding courage, I award Gryffindor House 60 points.
Hermione : We're tied with Slytherin!
Dumbledore : And finally, it takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends, I award 10 points, to Mr. Neville Longbottom.
Dumbledore : Assuming that my calculations are correct, I believe a change in decoration is in order.
Dumbledore : Gryffindor wins the house cup!

Silence!

Alas, earwax.