Which only goes to show that the best of us must sometimes eat our words,' Dumbledore went on, smiling. J. K. Rowling More Quotes by J. K. Rowling More Quotes From J. K. Rowling Often, you have to fail as a writer before you write that bestselling novel or ground-breaking memoir. If you're failing as a writer - which it definitely feels like when you're struggling to write regularly or can't seem to earn a living as a freelance writer - maybe you need to take a long-term perspective. J. K. Rowling struggle writing long If someone asked for my recipe for happiness, step one would be finding out what you love most in the world and step two would be finding someone to pay you to do it. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writing. J. K. Rowling motivation writing two Read as much as you possibly can. Nothing will help you as much as reading. J. K. Rowling reading writing helping He put his foot on one pedal, scooted a few yards and swung his other leg over the saddle. He soared left into the vertiginously sloping hillside road and sped, without touching his brakes ... The hedgerows and sky blurred; he imagined himself in a velodrome as the wind whipped his hair clean... J. K. Rowling healing hair wind You fail by default when you live so cautiously you never fail. J. K. Rowling literacy failing education There are always loose ends in real life. J. K. Rowling real ends life Xenophilius Lovegood," he said, extending a hand to Harry. "My daughter and I live over the hill, so kind of the Weasleys to invite us. I think you know my Luna?" he added to Ron."Yes" said Ron. "Isn't she with you?""She lingered in that charming little garden to say hello to the gnomes, such a glorious infestation! How few wizards realize just how much we can learn from the wise little gnomes - or, to give then their correct names, the Gernumbli gardensi.""Ours do know a lot of excellent swear words," said Ron, "but I think Fred and George taught them those. J. K. Rowling daughter garden wise 'You all righ'?' he said gruffly. 'Yeah,' said Harry. 'No, yeh're not,' said Hagrid. 'Of course yeh're not. But yeh will be.' J. K. Rowling hagrid life-lesson yeah 'It was stupid, thinking it was him, I mean, I knew he was dead' Harry muttered. 'You think the dead we loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry, and shows himself most plainly when you have need of him....You know, Harry, in a way you did see your father last night....You found him inside yourself.' J. K. Rowling life-lesson stupid father Long ago, when Harry had been left alone while the Dursley's went out to enjoy themselves, the hours of solitude had been a rare treat: Pausing only to sneak something tasty from the fridge, he had rushed upstairs to play on Dudley's computer, or put on the television and flicked through the channels to his heart's content. It gave him an odd empty feeling to remember those times; it was like remembering a younger brother whom he had lost. J. K. Rowling life-lesson brother heart 'Tell me one last thing,' said Harry. 'Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?' Dumbledore beamed at him, and his voice sounded loud and strong in Harry's ears even though the bright mist was descending again, obscuring his figure. 'Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean it is not real?' J. K. Rowling life-lesson strong real The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive. J. K. Rowling ever-after stronger mean There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other. J. K. Rowling funny-friendship potters liking-someone I was convinced that the only thing I wanted to do ever - was write novels. J. K. Rowling novel wanted writing I do get recognized, but I must say Edinburgh is a fantastic city to live if you're well-known. There is an innate respect for privacy in Edinburgh people, and I also think they're used to seeing me walking around, so I don't think I'm a very big deal. J. K. Rowling cities people thinking Are you insane? Of course I want to leave the Dursleys! Have you got a house? When can I move in? J. K. Rowling insane house moving Yeah, Quirrell was a great teacher. There was just that minor drawback of him having Lord Voldemort sticking out of the back of his head! J. K. Rowling humor lord teacher I enjoyed the meetings, too. It was like having friends. J. K. Rowling enjoyed meetings Mistletoe," said Luna dreamily, pointing at a large clump of white berries placed almost over Harry's head. He jumped out from under it. "Good thinking," said Luna seriously. "It's often infested with nargles. J. K. Rowling almost-over white thinking Harry was left to ponder in silence the depths to which girls would sink to get revenge. J. K. Rowling girl silence revenge
