From Cinderella to Frozen II, the great thing about Disney movies is that you can love them at any age. They may be geared more toward kids with their animations and PG ratings, but just about every film from Walt Disney Pictures incorporates themes and lessons that even adults appreciate. They’re for the young and young at heart, and Disney movie quotes have a surprising way of relating to everyday life.
While Disney has produced dozens of feature films in the over 80 years since its founding, everyone has their favorites. There are the doe-eyed princesses and talking animals alongside stories of heroism, adventure, and even romance. They’re the type of movies that pick you up when you’re feeling down and are remembered decades after they first premiere. Whether you want to relive childhood movie nights or still watch your favorite characters on the regular, these Disney movie quotes are true classics.
Here are 30 of the best Disney movie quotes:
1. “Darling, forever is a long, long time. And time has a way of changin’ things.” — The Fox and the Hound
2. “Life’s a little bit messy. We all make mistakes. No matter what type of animal you are, change starts with you.” — Zootopia
3. “Success doesn’t come for free. You have to do whatever it takes to seize your moment.” — Coco
4. “You don’t lose hope, love. If you do, you lose everything.” — Beauty and the Beast
5. “Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” — Brave
6. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” — Mulan
7. “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” — The Lion King
8. “If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.” — The Princess and the Frog
9. “Some people are worth melting for…just maybe not right this second.” — Frozen
10. “First rule of leadership: Everything is your fault.” — A Bug’s Life
11. “Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind…or forgotten.” — Lilo and Stitch
12. “For a true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” — Hercules
13. “Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” — Rapunzel
14. “The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” — The Hunchback of Notre Dame
15. “Just because it’s what’s done, doesn’t mean it’s what should be done.” — Cinderella
16. “Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” — Pocahontas
17. “Now, think of the happiest things. It’s the same as having wings.” — Peter Pan
18. “I never look back, darling. It distracts me from the now.” — The Incredibles
19. “When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming.” — Finding Nemo
20. “The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” — Dumbo
21. “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead.” — Ratatouille
22. “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — Winnie the Pooh
23. “You’re never too old to be young.” — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
24. “You and I are a team. Nothing is more important than our friendship.” — Monsters Inc.
25. “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.” — Aladdin
26. “Love is a song that never ends.” — Bambi
27. “Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.” — Winnie the Pooh
28. “You control your destiny, you don’t need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.” — Brave
29. “Fairy tales can come true. You gotta make them happen, it all depends on you.” — Princess and the Frog
30. “Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become.” — The Lion King
There are valuable life lessons hidden in all of these Disney movie quotes. Don’t forget to share your favorites with friends and family.
