We never realized when we were kids just how deep Disney movies are. We were more concerned with the silly songs, hilarious sidekicks, and those gorgeous Disney princess dresses. But there are some seriously moving moments and inspirational quotes in so many of our favorite Disney classics, including The Lion King, Mulan, and Pocahontas. When you really listen, they can teach you some important lessons that even adults can stand to learn. We’ve rounded up Disney quotes that will move you and motivate you, so keep reading to see them all now.
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“My love is not fragile.” – Kristoff, Frozen 2
“There comes a day when you’re gonna look around and realize happiness is where you are.” – Chief Tui, Moana
“When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” – Dory, Finding Nemo
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’ at all.” – Thumper, Bambi
“To laugh at yourself is to love yourself.” – Mickey Mouse
“You’re never too old to be young.” – Happy, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” – Rapunzel, Tangled
“Change is good.” – Rafiki, The Lion King
“You control your destiny – you don’t need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.” – Merida, Brave
“Don’t just fly, soar.” – Dumbo, Dumbo
“Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories.” – Genie, The Return of Jafar
“If you don’t think, then you shouldn’t talk.” – March Hare, Alice in Wonderland
“If you weren’t you, then we’d all be a bit less we.” – Piglet, Winnie the Pooh
“Sometimes we only see how people are different from us. But if you look hard enough, you can see how much we’re all alike.” – Jasmine, Aladdin
“There’s the whole world at your feet.” – Bert, Mary Poppins
“Most everyone’s mad here.” – Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland
“I am on my way. I can go the distance! I don’t care how far. Somehow I’ll be strong, I know. Every mile will be worth my while. I would go most anywhere to find where I belong.” – Hercules, Hercules
“Let it go.” – Elsa, Frozen
“Giving up is for rookies.” – Philoctetes, Hercules
“All it takes is faith and trust.” – Peter Pan, Peter Pan
“It’s up to you how far you’ll go. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.” – Merlin, The Sword in the Stone
“If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead.” – Gusteau, Ratatouille
“Beauty is found within.” – Narrator, Beauty and the Beast
“If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” – Cinderella, Cinderella
“Nothing’s impossible.” – The Doorknob, Alice in Wonderland
“Like so many things, it is not what’s outside, but what is inside that counts.” – Merchant, Aladdin
“If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you’ll learn things you never knew you never knew.” – Pocahontas, Pocahontas
“When there’s a smile in your heart, there’s no better time to start. Think of all the joy you’ll find, when you leave the world behind and bid your cares goodbye. You can fly.” – Peter Pan, Peter Pan
“The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.” – Tiana, The Princess and the Frog
“Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.” – Pooh, Winnie the Pooh
“To infinity and beyond.” – Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” – Zeus, Hercules
“Always let your conscience be your guide.” – Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio
“The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” – Timothy Mouse, Dumbo
“Hakuna matata.” – Timon and Pumbaa, The Lion King
“Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” – Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas
“If watching is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without ya.” – Laverne, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Our fate lives within us; you only have to be brave enough to see it.” – Merida, Brave
“You don’t have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring.” – Lumière, Beauty and the Beast
“Even miracles take a little time.” – Fairy Godmother, Cinderella
“Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” – Snow White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” – Rafiki, The Lion King
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – The Emperor, Mulan
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh