J. K. Rowling Quotes

I would rather stop too soon than too late.

I am really cautious about what I say and do.

Discretion shall preserve you.

Let your accusations be few in number, even if they be just.

A wise man will keep his Suspicions muzzled, but he will keep them awake.

Middle age is when the best exercise is one of discretion.

Curiosity is the other side of caution.

The over curious are not over wise.

Keep your mouth shut, and close up the doors of sight and sound, and as long as you live you will have no vexation. But open your mouth, or become inquisitive, and you will be in trouble all your life long.

Trust few men; above all, keep your follies to yourself.

Be curious about life, and cautious with it!

Some things it don't pay to be curious about.

I've learned people are watching, so don't do nothing stupid.

You must be wise, but not too wise.

Skepticism, like chastity, should not be relinquished too readily.

It's a wise thing to hold back.

I've always believed in having a sense of balance and stealth.

People should be more passive with what they consider trustworthy.

I really believe my greatest service is in the many unwise steps I prevent.

The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.

I think I invented the phrase 'Don't overdo it.'

Doubt grows with knowledge.

There is often, in the affairs of government, more efficiency and wisdom in non-action than in action.

If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.

Grant us a brief delay; impulse in everything is but a worthless servant.