I kept arguing that 'love is the most important force, love is the most important force.' So I wanted to show him… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously, that you… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Often, you have to fail as a writer before you write that bestselling novel or ground-breaking memoir. If you're failing as a… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I think what is probably hard for people to imagine is how wrapped up the 17 years' work on Harry Potter is… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“Yeah', said Fats. 'Fucking and dying. That's it, innit? Fucking and dying. That's life.' 'Trying to get a fuck and trying not… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I am indebted to the British welfare state; the very one that Mr Cameron would like to replace with charity handouts. When… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I love being a writer. I am very lucky my life's ambition turned out to be just as much fun as I… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Cobbled streets and no shops open past six o'clock, a communal life that seemed to revolve around church, and where you could… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Rock bottom can be a solid foundation from which you can rebuild your life on. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I've been writing my entire life, and I'll always write. But at times I have told myself that I don't necessarily have… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I like the distinction. It enables me to have more easygoing encounters in my private life. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
It is perfectly possible to live a very moral life without a belief in God, and I think it's perfectly possible to… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I was set free because my greatest fear had been realized, and I still had a daughter who I adored, and I… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Sometimes you have to stop trying to force it, walk away and let your subconscious show you the way. Fill up on… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
There was no press involvement, there was no pressure. Life was very pure and it became more complicated. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Life is too short. I only want to do things that I enjoy, or that I think are good or worth doing. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“I'll join you when Hell freezes over," said Neville. "Dumbledore's Army!" he shouted, and there was an answering cheer from the crowd, whom Voldemort's… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I just hate meetings. Though it's true that once you've made a lot of money, people around you might be full of ideas about… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
What's the worst that could happen? Everyone turned me down; big deal. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fates. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any harm at all in allowing a kid to fantasize. In fact, I think to stop people from fantasizing is… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure. Thoughts are not etched on the inside of skulls,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I'm not anti-middle-class in the slightest. Look at me! I am very pro people putting time and money and effort into trying to improve… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
