Writing for me is a kind of compulsion, so I don't think anyone could have made me do it, or prevented me from doing it.

What's life without a little risk?

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

We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.

The world is full of wonderful things you haven't seen yet. Don't ever give up on the chance of seeing them.

There is an expiry date on blaming your parents for steering you in the wrong direction; the moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you.

Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart!

Twilight fell: The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny silver stars.

If you're a Christian and you're running for president and you want to make this into a theocracy, I'm not going to support you.

Everything was in stark and dreadful contrast with the trivial crises and counterfeit emotions of Hollywood, and I returned to England deeply moved and emotionally worn out.

All Lightwoods look the same to me—

Giggs drops deep into that Sheringham position where he can turn and ride defenders.

A man with convictions finds an answer for everything. Convictions are the best form of protection against the living truth.

You seek problems because you need their gifts.

The Federal Reserve System is nothing more than legalized counterfeit.

The one unbreakable rule about hitting is this: if a batter hits well with his own particular stance and swing, think twice - or more - before suggesting a change.

We had a hodgepodge of footage. We didn't film [in Dream of Life ]all the time - we would just film periodically, so nothing was synced and nothing was slated.

I am a great eater of beef, and I believe that does harm to my wit.