The Best Albus Dumbledore Quotes

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

Dumbledore: [discreetly talking to Harry and Ron knowing they're under the cloak] You will find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.
Lucius: Admirable sentiments. Shall we? Fudge?
Cornelius: Come, Hagrid. Well?
Hagrid: [discreetly talking to Harry and Ron] If, uh, if anybody was looking for some stuff, then all they'd have to do would be to follow the spiders.
[pause]
Hagrid: Yup. That would lead 'em right. That's all I have to say.
[he leaves]

[about Every Flavor Beans]
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.
[eats it]
Dumbledore: Mm, alas, earwax.

Dumbledore: Harry, do you know why Professor Quirrell couldn't bear to have you touch him?
[Harry shakes his head]
Dumbledore: It was because of your mother. She sacrificed herself for you, and that kind of act leaves a mark.
[Harry reaches up to touch his scar]
Dumbledore: No, no. This kind of mark cannot be seen. It lives in your very skin.
Harry: What is it?
Dumbledore: Love, Harry. Love.

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

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

Harry: Your bird, there was nothing I could do. He just caught fire.
Dumbledore: Oh, and about time too. He's been looking dreadful for days. Pity you had to see him on a burning day.

Dumbledore: 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.

Dumbledore: It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices.

Professor: Albus, do you really think it safe, leaving him with these people? I've watched them all day. They're the worst sort of Muggles imaginable. They really are...
Dumbledore: The only family he has.
Professor: This boy will be famous. There won't be a child in our world who doesn't know his name.
Dumbledore: Exactly. He's far better off growing up away from all of that. Until he is ready.

Dumbledore: You both realize, of course, that in the past few hours you have broken perhaps a dozen school rules.
Harry,14231: Yes, sir.
Dumbledore: And that there is sufficient evidence to have you both expelled.
Harry,14231: Yes, sir.
Dumbledore: Therefore, it is only fitting that you both receive...
[beams]
Dumbledore: Special Awards for Services to the School.