Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.
One always has a better book in one's mind than one can manage to get onto paper.
I finally figured out that not every crisis can be managed. As much as we want to keep ourselves safe, we can't protect ourselves from everything. If we want to embrace life, we also have to embrace chaos.
Most of the upper management of I.S. were undead. I always thought it was because the job was easier if you didn't have a soul.
There are people who are always anticipating trouble, and in this way they manage to enjoy many sorrows that never really happen to them.
HUMAN BEINGS MAKE LIFE SO INTERESTING. DO YOU KNOW, THAT IN A UNIVERSE SO FULL OF WONDERS, THEY HAVE MANAGED TO INVENT BOREDOM. (Death)
How in the name of Merlin's pants have you managed to get your hands on those Horcrux books?
Did you like question ten, Moony?" asked Sirius as they emerged into the entrance hall. "Loved it," said Lupin briskly. "Give five signs that identify the werewolf. Excellent question." "D'you think you managed to get all the signs?" said James in tones of mock concern. "Think I did," said Lupin seriously, as they joined the crowd thronging around the front doors eager to get out into the sunlit grounds. "One: He's sitting on my chair. Two: He's wearing my clothes. Three: His name's Remus Lupin...
A little tact and wise management may often evade resistance, and carry a point, where direct force might be in vain.
Most managers were trained to be the thing they most despise -- bureaucrats.