Quote by J.K. Rowling

What have I always told you? Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain.

What have I always told you? Never trust anything that can t

Summary

This quote, attributed to the character Mr. Weasley in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, advises against blind trust in things or beings that have hidden or mysterious motivations. Mr. Weasley suggests that if the thinking mechanism of someone or something cannot be understood or observed, it is safer to be cautious and skeptical. This quote calls for awareness and critical thinking, emphasizing the importance of being discerning and not relying on external appearances alone.

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Harry Potter Arthur Weasley

By J.K. Rowling

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