There are some things which cannot be learned, though they can be studied. Among them are the laws of art—and the lawlessness of it, as well.

Shadow conceals—light reveals. To know what to reveal and what to conceal, and in what degrees to do this, is all there is to art.

A shaft of white light used properly can be far more effective than all the color in the world used indiscriminately.

The only way to succeed is to make people hate you. That way they remember you.

The finished product is not finished when the actor is. The work is completed by a pair of shears.

How was it possible to miss someone when they were standing right next to you?

Take your pleasure seriously.

It is no fun at all to have been writing a book for seven or so years, especially when you've never published anything before.

It is possible to think that the Internet will be a net positive for society while admitting that there are significant downsides - after all, it's not a revolution if nobody loses.

Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know your selfe.

Neville will play Quidditch for England before Hagrid lets Dumbledore down.

I don’t see a way in,” Eve whispered. Why are you whispering?” Myrnin whispered back. “Vampires can hear us, anyway.

If a man carefully examine his thoughts he will be surprised to find how much he lives in the future. His well-being is always ahead. Such a creature is probably immortal.

I think if we ban certain religions, if we censor the Internet, I think that at that point the terrorists will have won.

A heart that desires to give is the one that succeeds.