9 Harry Potter Quotes to Get You Through Any Monday

You know those days when everything seems to go wrong, and you wish you had a magic wand to cast all of your problems away?

Unfortunately, your office is not Hogwarts, and you’re struggling to push through your nine to five.

Thanks to the brilliant mind of J.K. Rowling, you don’t have to face Monday without a little bit of magic. All the motivation you need can be found in these inspirational “Harry Potter” quotes.

1 If your friends/coworkers suck

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”

—Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

2 If you have to make a difficult decision

“We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.”

—Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

3 If you’re waiting patiently on a promotion

“It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.”

—Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

4 Everything happens for a reason.

“Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.”

—Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

5 Celebrating a birthday in the office?

“Well, he should have some chocolate, at the very least.”

—Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

6 Anything is possible.

“‘The thing about growing up with Fred and George,’ said Ginny thoughtfully, ‘is that you sort of start thinking anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.’ “

—Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

7 Interns stressing you out?

“Don’t let the Muggles get you down.”

—Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

8 Be a leader.

“It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it. Those who, like you, have leadership thrust upon them, and take up the mantle because they must, and find to their own surprise that they wear it well.”

—Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

9 Never apologize for who you are.

“I am what I am an’ I’m not ashamed. ‘Never be ashamed,’ my ol’ dad used ter say, ‘there’s some who’ll hold it against you, but they’re not worth bothern’ with.’”

—Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Bottom line?

Do whatever you need to do. Jot these “Harry Potter” quotes down, memorize them and repeat them to yourself methodically.

Scroll through these anytime you’re feeling down or need encouragement to get through a mundane Monday.