Disney quotes give us real messages to live by. They hold true meaning in our hearts. Some offer advice, some bring up memories, some inspire us, and some are just pure poetry.
Below are some of my favorite Disney quotes that I believe are the most meaningful and moving.
This post only includes spoken dialogue quotes from Walt Disney Studios animated films.
“Quasi, take it from an old spectator. Life’s not a
spectator sport. If watchin’ is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch
your life go by with out ya.”
– Laverne, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
Laverne reminds us that life isn’t just about sitting around
and watching things happen – it’s about going out there and making things
happen. Life is our greatest gift, so let’s not waste it – pour the wine and
cut the cheese!
Alice: I simply must get through
Doorknob: Sorry, you’re much too big. Simply impassible.
Alice: You mean impossible?
Doorknob: No, impassible. Nothing’s impossible.
-Alice in Wonderland (1951)
The idea that nothing is impossible is one of the most
common messages Disney passes on to us. What I love about this quote is that
the Doorknob is so nonchalant about it, as if we should always remember that
absolutely anything possible, because of course it is!
“She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for
beauty is found within”
– The Narrator, Beauty and the Beast (1991)
This is the typical “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”
spiel, but written a little more eloquently. I think it’s importantly
that we constantly remind ourselves of the message here. We live in a world
where appearances are everything and in a society where we are quick to judge.
Sometimes we need to remember to take a step back and tell ourselves to look
beyond what we see. What may seem beastly could be real beauty, and vice versa.
“Goodbye may seem forever. Farewell is like the end. But in
my heart’s a memory and there you’ll always be”
– Widow Tweed, The Fox and the
Hound (1981)
This moment in The Fox and the Hound always brings me to
tears. It’s a message that love and friendship transcend time and distance.
Good-bye is never really good-bye – we will always be connected to the ones we
love as long as we keep them in our hearts.
“Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours”
– Olaf,
Frozen (2013)
Yes it is, Olaf. This cold snowman has a warm heart. We put
the people we love first. Though I don’t have personal experience with this, I
imagine this is what parents feel like with their children – everything they do
is in the best interest of the child and the sacrifices made for them come from
pure love.
“A true hero isn’t measure by the size of his strength, but
by the strength of his heart”
Zeus, Hercules (1997)
When people ask us who our heroes are, there’s a reason so
many of us say, “my mom and dad.” Heroes are people who make sacrifices, whose
intentions come from the deepest corners of their hearts, and who look out for
the best interest of others. Those are the people we should look up to – the
ones we can depend on.
“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten”
– Lilo, Lilo and Stitch (2002)
This one is pretty self explanatory. Our family is our blood
– the ones we can always count on. Family never excludes, family always cares,
family never forgets, family always loves.
“The flower that blooms in adversity… is the most rare and
beautiful of them all.”
– The Emperor, Mulan (1998)
We are only stronger for overcoming obstacles and
misfortune. The Emperor reminds us of that when he convinces Shang that Mulan
has so much character for everything she has overcome. We would do well to remember
that the challenges we face only make us stronger, more well-rounded
individuals.
“All it takes is faith and trust… and just a little bit of
pixie dust,”
– Peter Pan, Peter Pan (1953)
This is a personal favorite of mine. MAGIC EXISTS, PEOPLE!
You just need to believe in it! Keep the faith, trust in your gut, and know
that we are surrounded by miracles. Never grow up and never grow out of the
belief that magic is real.
“Always let your conscience be your guide”
– Jiminy Cricket,
Pinocchio (1940)
DO THE RIGHT THING! Listen to that little voice inside your
head that tells you whether or not something is good. Trust in yourself to know
the difference between right and wrong. Let’s keep those noses short, be
truthful, and do our best to make the right choice.
“I’m bad, and that’s good! I will never be good, and that’s
not bad! There’s no one I’d rather be than me.”
– Ralph, Wreck it Ralph (2012)
Who you are is perfectly imperfect. Be proud of what makes
you unique. Your good qualities and bad qualities make you who you are and set
you apart from everyone else. There’s nothing wrong with it, and anyone who says there is, tell them to go jump on a double stripe candy branch.
“If ever there is a tomorrow when we’re not together, there
is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe,
stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important
thing is, even if we’re apart, I’ll always be with you.”
– Christopher Robin,
Pooh’s Grand Adventure
This is such an optimistic quote and optimism goes a long
way in Disney movies and in life. Have confidence in yourself. You are capable
of achieving great things, as long as you think, think think. Sometimes we need
other people to whisper things in our ear to give us that confidence, but when
they can’t be there to whisper in your ear, they are certainly whispering in
your heart.
“Oh yes the past can hurt, but the way I see it you can
either run from it or learn from it.”
-
Rafiki, The Lion King
Rafiki never fails to endow his wisdom on us. Learning from
the past, and more importantly, our mistakes is the best way to become a better
person. It worked for Simba, so why shouldn’t it work for us? Maybe all we need
is a smack in the head.
“Now you listen to me James Hawkins. You got the makings of
greatness in you, but you got to take the helm and chart your own course. Stick
to it, no matter what the squalls! And when the time comes you get the chance
to really test the cut of your sails, and show what you’re made of… well, I hope
I’m there, catching some of the light coming off you that day.”
– John Silver,
Treasure Planet
John Silver gives us that extra push to never give up and
keep going at it. When things get hard, work harder to overcome life’s
obstacles. When there comes a time to really show off your talent, don’t hold
back and let the world see what you’re made of.
There you have it. My favorite most moving and meaningful Disney quotes. Think I left any out? Feel free to comment and add your favorites!
When Merida is riding her horse Angus, shooting arrows at
every target she passes, and climbing mountains with this song in the
background, it always makes me want to do something physical. It’s the
combination of the images in your head that go with this song which pump you up
for your daily dose of exercise. Merida’s got it on lockdown so this song will
do the trick.
