Find a little magic in these lines from some of Disney's finest flicks
48 Best Disney Quotes That Will Delight Fans
Updated on Nov. 27, 2024
There’s a reason Disney movies resonate with so many—the stories are rich with character, hope and memorable music. Beyond the unforgettable songs (we’ll never get “Let It Go” out of our heads), there are tons of poignant Disney quotes to carry with you.
Whether you prefer the old-school Disney cartoons or Disney live-action remakes, there’s at least one line from these iconic films for every personality. From all the movies you have to choose from, these are some Disney movie quotes we think you’ll love.
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Disney love quotes
1. “For a true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” —Zeus, Hercules
2. “I was hiding under your porch because I love you.” —Dug, Up
3. “Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind … or forgotten.” —Stitch, Lilo & Stitch
4. “Some people are worth melting for … just maybe not right this second.” —Olaf, Frozen
5. “Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours.” —Olaf, Frozen
6. “Love is a song that never ends.” —Bambi.
7. “All at once everything looks different, now that I see you.” —Rapunzel, Tangled
8. “Because when I look at you, I can feel it. And I look at you and I’m home.” —Dory, Finding Nemo
9. “Goodbye may seem forever. A farewell is like an end. But in my heart, the memory, and there you’ll always be.” —The Fox and The Hound
Disney friendship quotes
10. “Oh, Friar Tuck. It appears that I now have an outlaw for an in-law.” —King Richard, Robin Hood
11. “What’s the matter with his ears? I don’t see nothin’ wrong with ’em. I think they’re cute.” —Timothy Q. Mouse, Dumbo
12. “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” —Thumper, Bambi
13. “You’ve got a friend in me.” —Toy Story
Uplifting Disney quotes
14. “You must be imaginative, strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul. What I say is true—anyone can cook … but only the fearless can be great.” —Chef Gusteau, Ratatouille
15. “They need a hero to tell them that sometimes the impossible can become possible.” —Rhino, Bolt
16. “Sometimes you gotta get through your fear to get to the beauty on the other side.” —Poppa, The Good Dinosaur
17. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” —The Emperor of China, Mulan
18. “It’s called wayfinding, princess. It’s not just sails and knots, it’s seeing where you’re going in your mind. Knowing where you are by knowing where you’ve been.” —Maui, Moana
19. “Success doesn’t come for free. You have to do whatever it takes to seize your moment.” —Ernesto De La Cruz, Coco
20. “Real life is messy. We all have limitations. We all make mistakes. Which means, hey, glass half full, we all have a lot in common. And the more we try to understand one another, the more exceptional each of us will be. But we have to try. So no matter what kind of animal you are, from the biggest elephant, to our first fox, I implore you: Try. Try to make the world a better place. Look inside yourself and recognize that change starts with you. It starts with me. It starts with all of us.” —Judy Hopps, Zootopia
21. “You don’t lose hope, love. If you do, you lose everything.” —Mrs. Potts, Beauty and the Beast
22. “Always let your conscience be your guide.” —The Blue Fairy, Pinocchio
23. “Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!” —Jack Skellington, The Nightmare Before Christmas
24. “Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” —Merida, Brave
25. “They say if you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.” —Princess Aurora, Sleeping Beauty
Funny Disney quotes
26. “Kids, these days. They just don’t get scared like they used to.” —Mr. Waternoose, Monsters, Inc.
27. “That does it! We were in a time-out, Foxy. Prepare to hurt, and I don’t mean emotionally like I do!” —Chicken Little, Chicken Little
28. “Teenagers. They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you.” —Sebastian, The Little Mermaid
29. “Miserable, darling, as usual, perfectly wretched.” —Cruella de Vil, One Hundred and One Dalmatians
30. “Hockety pockety wockety wack! Odds and ends and bric-a-brac!” —Merlin, The Sword in the Stone
31. “I am not a toy. I was made for soup, salad, maybe chili, and then the trash. Freedom!” —Forky, Toy Story 4
32. “You have sustained no injuries. However, your hormone and neurotransmitter levels indicate that you are experiencing mood swings, common in adolescence. Diagnosis: puberty.” —Baymax, Big Hero 6
33. “Artistic talent runs through my family. In fact, it practically stampedes.” —Owl, Winnie the Pooh
34. “First rule of leadership: Everything is your fault.” —Hopper, A Bug’s Life
35. “Phenomenal cosmic powers … Itty bitty living space.” —Genie, Aladdin
36. “Doomsday and Armageddon just had a baby and it … is … ugly!” —Sergeant Calhoun, Wreck-it Ralph
37. “Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” —Sadness, Inside Out
38. “Don’t worry, they’re fine. You can’t crush a soul here. That’s what life on earth is for.” —22, Soul
Iconic Disney movie quotes
39. “Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” —The Queen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
40. “To infinity … and beyond!” —Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
41. “Ladies do not start fights … but they can finish them!” —Marie, The Aristocats
42. “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” —Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins
43. “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
44. “I never look back, darling! It distracts from the now.” —Edna Mode, The Incredibles
45. “Just keep swimming!” —Dory, Finding Nemo
46. “Even miracles take a little time.” —The Fairy Godmother, Cinderella
47. “There it is, Wendy! Second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning.” —Peter Pan, Peter Pan
48. “Pull the lever, Kronk! Wrong lever! Why do we even have that lever?” —Yzma, The Emperor’s New Groove
Why trust us
At Reader’s Digest, we’ve been sharing our favorite quotes for over 100 years. The sayings and quips that appear in the magazine’s “Quotable Quotes” (formerly “Remarkable Remarks”) are curated from interviews and essays originally published in the magazine, reprints from trusted titles and other verified sources. For this piece, Kelly Bryant tapped her experiences as an entertainment reporter for Reader’s Digest to ensure that all information is accurate. We’ve gone the extra step and had Marcy Lovitch, a fact-checker with 20-plus years of experience researching for national publications including Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, Glamour, Seventeen, Real Simple, Forbes and InStyle magazines, verify that all quotes are attributed correctly and have credible sourcing. Read more about our team, our contributors and our editorial policies.
