By all means continue destroying my possessions. I daresay I have too many.
J. K. RowlingRead
Never be ashamed! There's some who'll hold it against you, but they're not worth bothering with.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace who you are without shame, as those who judge are unworthy of your concern.
This quote encourages individuals to accept themselves and their identities without the fear of judgment or shame from others. J.K. Rowling emphasizes that while some people may hold negative opinions about you, their judgment is insignificant and should not affect your self-worth.
Themes
ShameSelf-AcceptanceCourageJudgmentIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a motivational speech about self-acceptance.
More from J. K. Rowling
All quotes →Where are you heading, if you’ve got the choice?” James lifted an invisible sword. “‘Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart!’ Like my dad.” Snape made a small, disparaging noise. James turned on him. “Got a problem with that?” “No,” said Snape, though his slight sneer said otherwise. “If you’d rather be brawny than brainy —” “Where’re you hoping to go, seeing as you’re neither?” interjected Sirius.
J. K. RowlingRead
Depression isn't just being a bit sad. It's feeling nothing. It's not wanting to be alive anymore.
J. K. RowlingRead
I tell you, that dragon's the most horrible animal I've ever met, but the way Hagrid goes on about it, you'd think it was a fluffy little bunny rabbit.
J. K. RowlingRead
Imagine losing fingernails, Harry! That really puts our sufferings into perspective, doesn't it?
J. K. RowlingRead
The consequences of our actions are always so complicated, so diverse, that predicting the future is a very difficult business indeed.
J. K. RowlingRead
Similar quotes
For those of us imprisoned in Poland, the Prague Spring was a harbinger of hope.
Adam MichnikRead
Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!
Pope John Paul IiRead
I fear we have shot our bolt - but we have been to Pole and done the longest journey on record.
Robert Falcon ScottRead
When you look fear in the face, you are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'
Eleanor RooseveltRead
Driving fast on the track does not scare me. What scares me is when I drive on the highway I get passed by some idiot who thinks he is Fangio.
Juan Manuel FangioRead
Peoples of the Americas are rising once again, saying no to imperialism, saying no to fascism, saying no to intervention - and saying no to death.
Hugo ChavezRead