...After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure. You know, the Stone was not such a wonderful thing. As much money and life and you could want! The two things most human beings would choose above all -- the trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them.spoken by the character Albus Dumbledore

Summary

This quote, spoken by Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, suggests that death should be seen as an adventure rather than something to fear. Dumbledore implies that having a well-organized mind allows one to embrace the idea of death as the next phase of existence. Furthermore, he reflects on how humans often make poor choices, specifically concerning their desires for wealth and immortality. Dumbledore emphasizes the importance of understanding that these pursuits may not lead to true fulfillment or happiness, thus challenging the conventional notion of what humans typically value.

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