The 10 Best Pieces of Advice from Fictional Characters
Fiction can produce some real wisdom.
There are words that we read in a book or hear in a movie that stay with us forever, whether from a childhood classic like The Lion King or a hilarious comedy like The Office. Recently, someone on Reddit asked, “What did a fictional character say that stuck with you?” The responses are sure to stoke your nostalgia and inspire you all the same.
1
Sirius Black, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Warners Bros via YouTube “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” —Redditor @PokerJoker13
2
Winnie-the-Pooh, The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” —Redditor @jeffala
3
Andy Bernard, The Office
NBC via Netflix “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” —Redditor @BloodyLeftNostril
4
Meera Reed, Game of Thrones
HBO “Some people will always need help. That doesn’t mean they’re not worth helping.” —Redditor @Nacodoo
5
Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Warner Bros via YouTube “It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” —Redditor @hwytohellaven
6
Bill Anderson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Summit Entertainment via YouTube “We accept the love we think we deserve.” —Redditor @javier1zq
7
Rafiki, The Lion King
Disney via YouTube “The past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” —Redditor @MustLoveDisneyMovies
8
Dr. Robert Ford, Westworld
HBO “Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin never died. They simply became music.” —Redditor @emp_raf_III
9
Batman, The Lego Batman Movie
Warner Bros via YouTube “Sometimes losing people is a part of life, but that doesn’t mean you stop letting them in.” —Redditor @ImBigThan0s
10
Stitch, Lilo and Stitch
Disney via YouTube “This is my family. I found it all on my own. It’s little, and broken, but still good.” —Redditor @JunkoAdoresMonsters
And for more words to live by, check out 99 Life-Changing Quotes to Inspire Your Days.
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