Like many people I grew up watching tons of Disney movies.
Besides the romance, adventure and lovable characters, I love the timeless wisdom that these stories carry.
They remind us to not stress the small things in life and to always believe in ourselves no matter what.
And these ideas apply to anyone–young AND old!
So here are 23 quotes from Disney movies to make you smile and give you some motivation if you’re in need of some today.
23 Inspiring Disney Quotes
1. “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” – Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Stop focusing on your problems. Instead change your thinking and your attitude and you’ll be surprised to find that life’s problems are not always as tough as they seem.
2. “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” – Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)
However you can, make sure to add some fun to your work. It’ll make it so much more enjoyable.
3. “Life’s not a spectator sport. If watchin’ is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without ya.” – Laverne (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
You need to be an active participant in your life. No matter what happens around you and the things you can’t control, remember that the small choices you make everyday can have a bigger impact than you realize.
4. “There comes a day when you’re gonna look around and realize happiness is where you are.”- Chief Tui (Moana)
Put your past behind you and stop worrying so much about the future because it’s not here yet. You’ll figure it out when it comes. At the end of the day, the present moment is all you have so make the most of it while you still have it.
5. “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)
This quote reminds us that we can’t escape from our past no matter how painful or embarrassing it may be. However, you always have the choice to either run from it or accept it and learn from it.
6. “The things that make me different are the things that make me ME.” – Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
Embrace your uniqueness. It’s your superpower!
7. “Listen with your heart, you will understand.”- Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas)
Remember, whatever challenge or dilemma you might be facing, deep down you already have your answer. So trust yourself and stop overthinking it.
8. “Don’t just fly, soar.” – Dumbo (Dumbo)
Stop playing small! Believe in yourself and be bold and fierce in the pursuit of your dreams!
9. “You control your destiny — you don’t need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.” – Merida (Brave)
Often we feel like life is always happening to us. While it is true there are things we can’t control, we have more agency than we think and we need to make intentional choices everyday to achieve the things we want to achieve.
10. “Even miracles take a little time.” – Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)
Remember to trust in the unknown, let yourself dream and believe that even the wildest, craziest miracles can happen with a little bit of time and a lot of faith.
11. “You don’t have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring.”- Lumière (Beauty and the Beast)
You will miss out on the awesome life and amazing experiences you want to have if you stay safely tucked in your comfort zone. Be bold and don’t be afraid to take chances! You never know where they might lead you.
12. “Think happy thoughts!”- Peter (Peter Pan)
This goes without saying but positive thinking will do wonders in your life. Whenever you start to have negative thoughts about yourself or the circumstances around you, be intentional about reframing those thoughts in a more positive light.
13. “Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” – Elastigirl (The Incredibles)
A beautiful reminder that we all need to embrace who we are (flaws and all) and express our authenticity with pride!
14. “Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.”- Pooh Bear (Winnie the Pooh)
We overthink way too much sometimes. Life is a lot simpler than we realize. We all need to learn to get out of our heads long enough to experience the beauty and fun that everyday life has to offer us (yes, even the messy parts)!
15. “It’s better to use your head than break your back.” – Ernst Robinson (Swiss Family Robinson)
Stressing yourself and working so hard that you make yourself sick doesn’t necessarily lead to good success. Instead, learn to work smarter, not harder!
16. “Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim.”- Dory (Finding Nemo)
This is a cute little reminder that in life we have no choice but to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward no matter how overwhelming or discouraging it may feel sometimes.
17. “Admit defeat, and defeat will surely admit you into permanent custody.” – Beret Girl (An Extremely Goofy Movie)
Whatever you are chasing, never give up! Failure is only final once you stop trying!
18. “A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” – Zeus (Hercules)
The most impactful people are often not the strongest or the richest but the ones who show the most kindness, love and positivity to others.
19. “Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” -Rapunzel (Tangled)
This serves as a reminder that you can’t achieve great things from your comfort zone. You’ve got to be willing to take big risks to reap big rewards in life.
20. “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead.” – Gusteau (Ratatouille)
This is a reminder that the past is gone and there’s nothing more you can do ahead. If you continue to ruminate about it, you risk losing sight of the beautiful opportunities that lie in your future.
21. “All it takes is faith and trust.” – Peter Pan (Peter Pan)
In life there is a lot you can’t control but sometimes you just have to step out in faith and trust that things will work out in the end.
22. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – The Emperor (Mulan)
Just like pressure builds diamonds, it’s the toughest times that shape us and give us the strength and resilience to become our best selves.
23. “If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.” – Princess Tiana, (The Princess and the Frog)
A needed reminder that as long as you keep doing your best everyday and you keep putting one foot in front of the other, the fruits of your efforts will surely come back to you.
