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In *Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone* Albus Dumbledore says at one point *"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live".
*What does this quote mean to you? How does it relate to to situations or obstacles you have faced in your own life? Give an example from a movie, book or history that could relate to this quote and explain how it does.
In Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone, Albus Dumbledore says at one point “It does not do to dwell dreams and forget to live.” What I think this quote means is if you’re being distracted by something and you worry about it for days at a time, you just forget to live. In those moments you’re thinking about that something you just forget about everything else that is happening around you. What this quote means is that it doesn’t make sense to be distracted on something that isn’t a big issue and forget to live. Live your life and forget about everything else. It’s better to live then to have worries and worry about them every waking moment of your life.Live instead of just living your life in worries and regrets. In real life we all have problems. Some could be solved and some can’t. For example, we all worry about other people. It’s normal to worry about others especially if they’re going through a rough time in their lives. But we get so wrapped up in their world that we forget to live our lives and we forget to put ourselves first. This is common to people because it really is what we do. We worry and care for other people so much and get so distracted helping them that we forget about our lives and to actually live. I do this a lot in my life. I help people with their problems and I give advice when they need it but I do wrap myself up in their world and their problems that I seem to forget to put myself first. I forget to live my life because I’m too busy helping that person with their problems. It’s horrible but it’s true. I love Harry Potter and I think this is a really good quote because you can relate it to many things.
ReplyDeleteNick did a very good job explain this quote. I think he gave great examples and information. I could really understand the meaning of the quote after reading it again. It is very true that anyone can truly relate to this quote by Harry Potter. Good Job Nick
DeleteI think the way you explain this was great and very true. A lot of people do put others before themselves, and sometimes its not good for them. They have to live their own lives and enjoy it. Put yourself first when you need to!
DeleteI think Nick did a good job. His thoughts about the quote were good. He gave good examples about real life. I think people people need to care about theirselves before other people. But dont not care about other people.
DeleteIn ‘Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone’ Albus Dumbledore says at one point “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” This quote means to me that if you just keep dreaming and there are dreams and plans you have but you’re just stuck on thinking and talking about it, its just not living. Its not living because you need to take action and live those dreams, not tuck them away and dream about it but never really live it or go through it. Doing something about that dream will not make you forget that you’re living because you’re being active and enthusiastic about it even when everyone tells you that you will never reach it. It relates to situations or obstacles I’ve faced in my life by plans and dreams I have when I’m thinking. I write it down so I don’t forget about it. For insistence, one of my dreams is to play piano and violin and write songs. So I try to write poems because that can inspire my own lyrics. I also play piano and sometimes play by ear my own little tune. When I hum or sing and somehow make my own lyrics and I like it, I record on my phone the tune so I don’t forget the melody. I also want to write songs in Russian and Ukrainian because I know those two languages so I began to read at least everyday Ukrainian and a little of Russian. But this quote relates to a situation in my life when I realize I didn’t do anything about the dreams I had. I wasted time being quiet about what I wanted and didn’t do much, it was more like I just existed than lived because I dwelled on my dreams and forgot about living.
ReplyDeleteIn history, there was a little Jewish girl named Anne Frank. In her time she was living during the Holocaust which was a dangerous time for the Jews. She had to hide with her family and this other Jewish family in her dad’s workplace up in the attic and they all had to be laying in their beds during day quietly and still, so nobody downstairs working would hear anything going on in the attic. At night they could do anything they want because nobody was downstairs but they couldn’t get out of the house which there wasn’t not much to do inside. Anyways Anne Frank was a young thirteen year old girl who was a dreamer. She wanted to inspire people and be a writer. She hoped that she would inspire the whole world and turns out she did. Even though she was stuck inside and she couldn't do much, her hope in those most terrible times is what inspired people today because she wrote in her diary everything that had happened to her. Her family and the other family that was with them were cheered up by her smiles and songs. She sadly died in a concentration camp but her diary was found by her father who was the only survivor from the families and then this diary got published. It inspired people and she became a writer, her dream was accomplished even though she died without knowing her diary would become a book. That’s how this part of history relates to the quote, because Anne Frank didn’t forget she was living and went for her dreams.
I liked how you explained the quote. I agree with you too. You said its not living because you need to take action and live those dreams. Then you said not to just tuck them away and dream about it but never really live in it or go through it. I also liked your Anne frank example.
DeleteIn Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone, Albus Dumbledore says at one point "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live". This can mean different things to different people. I think this means to me that you should just wait for something happen like in the fairy tales or in the dreams. You should go out and live making every second count. Even though not everybody watches Harry Potter I truly believe that any person can relate to this quote. A lot adults go through this stage. For example losing your job. You dont want to sit arounding waiting for something magical happen. You also dont want to look back on your life and ask “Where did i go wrong?”. You dont want to think that. You want to go out there and make an impact on your life. I think that Albus Dumbledore was very wise about saying this well written quote.
ReplyDeleteThis quote actually does affect me a lot. Even though ive never watched Harry Potter or even heard of this quote. For example, softball is a big factor in my life. My season was over and i was looking for a new team. Turns out that i did not want to sit and wait for something to happen to me. I had to go out there and not sit back and watch my life go by. So i went out and tried and tried. I do look back on life to that exact day. I think to myself that i did a good thing and it really helped me at that time in my life. This quote is relatable to about anyone our age or older. This is what i think how the quote Harry Potter’s Albus Dumbledore said at a point, “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
I agree I like how you include how all ages. Its not just anyone. And you dont relay on anybody you do it yourself and no one else your response ability andf you mess up your blame but your success its all yours.
DeleteI agree with Alyssa and i think she did a great job with explaining this quote. I like how she said "make every second count" because it's you should make every second count. And I like how she related it to softball and her finding a new team. I think she did the best at explaining and relating this quote
DeleteI agree with this because of the way she explained the quote. I like how she explained it by saying "make every second count", and relating this to her life when trying to find a new team for softball. Overall, she did a pretty good job at explaining Dumbledore's quote here.
DeleteI like the way you explained the quote and the example you gave. I like how you said that you can't sit back and watch your life go by, if you dream about something then you go for it. The example of softball being a part of your life goes very well with this quote! Good job I like everything you said in response of this quote!
DeleteI agree with Alyssa's blog. I like how she thoroughly explained the quote from her perspective. I also love how you said, "make every second count". Because in life, that's exactly what you need to do. Life goes by extremely fast and if you're not doing what you love, your life will pass you by. Great job!!
DeleteThe quote, “it does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live” means that if you keep dreaming and thinking about things you want to do or you think you can do, you’re not going to be satisfied. I dont think anyone can be satisfied with thoughts. Actions are what makes the dreams come true. A lot of the time I think about things i really want to do, soon or later in life. If i want a car when im older, im going to have to say money for a good car. Thats a lot of teenagers problems these days. They cry about how they cant get the car they want and that their parents wont buy it for them. But if they saved their money a while ago, they could’ve been driving instead of complaining. I’m kind of going off topic, but I also think that means you cant forget that you have a life of your own. If youre one of those people that always put others before yourself, i think this quote relates to you. its really amazing to be one of those caring people. I help and give people advice, but when i have my own problems to deal with, it’s hard to help. But I’ve seen those people who are going overboard to help someone who need help. The most caring and helpful people are usually the ones who wont spend some time to theirself.They can’t enjoy life if theyre always worrying about others. This quote can relate to a lot of different people and many different things. If you are always that person, just remember this quote, and enjoy your own life.
ReplyDeleteIn "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone", Albus Dumbledore says at one point, "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live". To me, I think this means to not worry about the future too much and worry about what's going on right now more. For example, if you're working on something important, and start thinking about this and that, you won't be able to get anything done. It can distract you, and you can mess something up that can make a big problem. This quote can relate to many situations in my life. For example, a few years back I was taking a test, and while I was taking it I thought about what I was going to do when I got home that day. While I was thinking, the teacher said, “ok class, hand in your tests”, before I got the chance to finish the test. I regretted daydreaming after that point forward because that test grade almost made me fail that class! Also, another time I was messing around in the morning, and I realized after 10 whole minutes of daydreaming that my bus comes in 5 minutes! After I rushed to get to the bus, I was lucky enough for the bus to be late that day because of a sub. A movie that I could relate this quote to, would be Transformers. The team of auto bots never let themselves get distracted. If they thought about other things all the time, well, they’d be ripped to shreds! I think this Harry Potter quote should be followed by everyone.
ReplyDeleteIn Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone, Albus Dumbledore says at one point “It does not do to dwell dreams and forget to live.” I think this quote means if you focus on something for too long, that you forget how to live. People get these things in their minds for a couple of days and just forget how to live. IT isn't worth being distracted on something big that you're going to forget how to live. This quote tell you not to worry about your surroundings. Live your life to the fullest. All the drama in your life don't focus on that, focus on your life and what's good in your life. With helping people theres always something thats always on your mind if they are okay or anything like that. Its hard to keep your mind off that and help them to live their life. Everyone as things they worry about.”Finals in two weeks and I have to study everyday”. They are going to be studying not going to be living their life. Its good to study, but if you are worried and stressed you are never live your life to the fullest and live it right. This quote can also mean don't just sit around go live your life. It can be like YOLO. You always want to live your life to the fullest. You never know when it will be your last day on earth.
ReplyDeleteThis can relate to a lot of people in the world. Theres a lot of people that try to help and care for other people. Those people probably have their own problems and need to solve their problems first. A lot of people get stressed over the amount of problems they have and we can't see them but they have them, most people hide them.
In 'Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone', Albus Dumbledore says at one point "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live". To me this quote means, go out and make what you want happen. You can not just sit around and wait for something to happen. In order for it to happen, YOU need to make it happen.
ReplyDeleteThis can relate to my life tremendously. Since I started dance at a very young age, I was constantly looking up to the older girls. I always thought, "when I'm older I want to be just like them." Their perfect turns, perfect jumps. I believed everything about their techniques were perfect. So, instead of not going for my goal, I went for it. It was tons of hard work and doubts but I got there. Now, I'm so happy to have grown up doing what I love. More importantly though, I'm so happy that the little girl I once was is now looking up to me and going for the same goals and dreams that I was.
Not only does this quote relate to my life, but it relates to so many other things as well.
This quote relates to one of the my all time favorite disney movies, The Little Mermaid. The Little mermaid is about a mermaid who always goes to the shore and dreams to be a human. After always watching humans and wanting to do everything just like them, she decides that is what she really wants to do. To be a human. After going through many obstacles and not giving up on her dream, she finally becomes a human. This quote by Albus Dumbledore shows us that instead of letting your life pass you by without you living your dreams, you need to go out and live your dreams.
In ‘Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone’ Albus Dumbledore says at one point “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” This means to me that if you want something you go do it yourself you go and do it you depend on your self no one else. Go out into the world and do it for you not for your friends or family. Only for you if you want a drive to do something you will feel the best when done by your self and you will fell happy. Somebody will give you a pinch and nothing will happen you will be sitting their and you will feel relived. And that accomplishment will be remembered as more then it could ever be. You will feel a good feeling. And even though you might of failed many times you got back up and try it again.
ReplyDeleteWhen transferred from a private school to a public school I was nervous badly i have never been in a public school i had lots of friends outta school that all went to public but none i knew that went their only a few i was worried like any normal kid doing what i was doing and to top it off it was high school. After the second day i got all my classes i had to change that was a big deal and the transition of 7 kids in my graduating class to 20+ per a class it was over welting I am gonna be honest I still am adjusting to the whole atmosphere. But when i got a little familiar to everybody the teachers the kids the basic idea of it. I got it and i felt a accomplishment. But i am still getting used to this school. But i feel inspired from this quote.
In Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone Albus Dumbledore says at one point, "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live". I think this quote means to forget about the future and live in the moment. Yes it is ok to have dreams but most of the time they don’t come true anyway so, focus on now. Dreams are good but you don’t have to focus on them all the time. Don’t forget you have a life now, too. So if you're focusing too much on other things you might forget to live right now. You don't want to look back at memories and realize all you did was worry about the future, so live your life now and not in the future all the time.
ReplyDeleteOne time I, had to present something in school, and i was so worried all day thinking about it. I couldn't sleep very well that night and in school it distracted me from my school work. When i finally got to the class i was a little shaky, and when it was my turn i even turned a little red. When I finished i realized it wasn’t so bad after all. I got so worked up over basically nothing. Then I realized, that whole day i was thinking so much about the future i was never living in the moment.
There is a movie called the ultimate gift. In the movie there is a guy named Jason. He lived off the wealth of his family so he had no understanding of the value of money. When his extremely wealthy grandfather died he was expecting enough money to get anything he wanted in life. But instead, before he could claim his inheritance his grandfather had him perform 12 tasks. Each task, that his grandfather called gifts, were designed to show Jason that there was a lot more to life than just money. This ties in with the quote because Jason was dwelling so much on keeping himself happy with money that he was missing out on more important things in life. He realized this while going through the tasks his grandfather gave him.
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, Albus Dumbledore says at “It does not well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”In my mind this quote means that you shouldn't live your life always dreaming about something you could do or could have, You should live doing what you dream about doing. You can dream about things but don't let them make you unhappy because you don't have them. Also just because you dream about things doesn't mean they will happen. You have to make them happen. You cant just think about doing good in school and expect it to happen, you have to put the effort in. If you really want something you cant just expect it to happen you have to work for it. If you are constantly worried about not having something or not doing something sometimes you forget to just let go and live.
ReplyDeleteThis quote relates to my life in many ways. One way is that I always used to want to be a good piano player but I never really did anything about it. I always just thought I would eventually be good at it. Recently I started practicing lot and learning new songs which is making me better and better at the piano. That proves that you cant just keep dreaming about things expecting them to happen, you have to put in work and effort to make your dreams come true. I did the same thing with my school work. I wasn't doing horrible or fantastic. I always thought my grades would just improve without putting in that much effort. I now realize that I have to put in more effort and as soon as I did my grades improved. Once again proving you cant just dream about something happening, you have to live and make them happen.
In *Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone* Albus Dumbledore says at one point*"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live". To me, this quote means you should live and think about dreams later in live. Yes, dreaming is amazing. But dreaming about living somewhere fancy and having exspensive things, and living the luxurious live all the time can get in the way of your live that's your living. Whatever your dream is, you shouldn't let it get in the way of your live and what your doing as of that moment. Dreaming is a great thing like i said before, but dreaming can always be a horrible horrible thing. Sometimes, worst comes to worst and you get caught up in your dream. And at that point you begin to believe that reality is just like your dream of what you want it to be. Dreams can be whatever you want, just not what I'm telling you. This can relate to situations and obstacles that I've face in my life so far. I could say dream about getting a 100 on a test by circling random things.. And when I took the test, I did just that. And when I got it back I found out I failed the test. Yes, it was a dumb choice to make!! But I was under the impression that it would work and I would get a 100 by doing nothing. In Charolettes Web, Wilbur the pig dreamed that he would win the county fair. And in this case it actually worked out for him. But in order to reach that goal, he had to do something to reach that dream/goal. This was an example of a good dream situation.
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