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r/harrypotter on Reddit: Is anyone else really bothered by the 'Dumbledore' quote "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light"?
February 8, 2013 -

I get that the Dumbledore character in the movie said it. But it bothers me because when people credit it to Dumbledore, I feel like it implies that the original (real) Dumbledore of JK Rowling's creation would have said it. But he didn't, and I don't think he would have said something so simplistic and sappy. He was always more sophisticated than that, even when he was being silly. So it bothers me that people credit this to Dumbledore all the time, when the real Dumbledore never would have said it. One could argue that it doesn't really matter, since the character's name in the movies is Dumbledore, so who else are they going to credit it to? But to me the Dumbledore in the movies (like many of the characters) is just a weak, altered shadow of the book version.

Your thoughts?

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HobbyLark
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10 Powerful Quotes by Albus Dumbledore - HobbyLark
December 29, 2022 - Context: The full quote goes like this: There is nothing to be feared from a body, Harry, any more than there is anything to be feared from the darkness … It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.” · Meaning Within Context: Like Voldemort, Harry has to deal with his fear of death. Dumbledore reassures him that this fear is ultimately misplaced and meaningless.
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MitE Chaplaincy
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Finding light in the darkness — MitE Chaplaincy
November 30, 2022 - Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban This quote always comes to me when I am in a dark place.
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Quora
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What does Dumbledore mean when he says, 'Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one remembers to put on the light'? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): Imagine you're in a room. It's pitch dark. So dark you can't see your own hand. When you try to move around, you always hit something. And the worst part, you can’t see the object. What do you feel? Terrified? Lost? Anger? Frustration? Most of us feel the same way when we are de...
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Goodreads
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Dumbledore: ...'There is nothing to be feared from a body, Harry, any more than there is anything to be feared from the darkness. Lord Voldemort, who of ...
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TikTok
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Looking for the Light by Hope - November 2018 Scholarship Essay
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light". This quote is said by Albus Dumbledore, of the Harry Potter series.
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Shmoop
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Quotes - Happiness can be found in the darkest of times.
Shmoop will make you a better lover...of quotes ALL QUOTES POPULAR BROWSE BY AUTHOR BROWSE BY SOURCE BROWSE BY TOPIC BROWSE BY SUBJECT ... Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. ... CourageLifeHarry Potter SeriesInspirationalHopeHappyMoving OnDeathMovieAssorted Movie CharacterMotivational · These famous words of wisdom are spoken by Albus Dumbledore, played by Michael Gambon in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (directed by Alfonso Cuarón, 2004).
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Quotations from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Princeton ...
Neville looked around rather wildly, as though begging someone to help him, then said, in barely more than…Read moreRead more of this quotation ... “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”-Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore (Considered to be the most powerful wizard of his time.
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The 29 Best Dumbledore Quotes From Harry Potter
December 8, 2014 - Whether or not you're a fan of the Harry Potter movies and books, you can learn a lot from Albus Dumbledore — here are the best Albus Dumbledore quotes.
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Harry Potter Lexicon
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Quotes and Mis-Quotes – Harry Potter Lexicon
June 26, 2020 - Many people find it inspiring, although I find it a bit trite — there’s no context which gives it any more meaning than simply what it says: when it’s dark, turn the light on. I realize that this is not a popular view, however, judging by the High Wisdom status it has been granted in memes all over the Interwebz. Unlike the “tun on the light” quote, this line spoken by Sirius Black in the film version of Order of the Phoenix does have some real depth to it. It echoes Dumbledore’s famous statement “It is not our abilities that show what we truly are, it is our choices.” But like the “turn on the light” quote, this one is not from the Harry Potter canon.
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English Plus Podcast
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Finding Happiness in Dark Times: Exploring Albus Dumbledore's Wisdom - English Plus Podcast
June 10, 2024 - The quote “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” by Albus Dumbledore from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series resonates deeply with readers of all ages.
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Bookroo
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The 59 Best Dumbledore Quotes
Dumbledore · character · adventures · ᐧstarting · ᐧpursuit · concepts · 08 · “Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.” · J. K. Rowling · author · Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ·
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Quora
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What are some of your favorite quotes from Albus Dumbledore? - Quora
Answer: “It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.” The thought of death is often far more terrifying than death itself- people fear ambiguous, unanswerable forces of nature.