In times of sadness I turned to things that make me forget about the troubles and cares of the world. Disney movies have a magical quality that takes its audience on wonderful adventures full of inspiration. These movies remind me of my childhood when life was simpler and my only worry was if my parents would let me have an extra cookie for dessert.
Very often our nation looks for solidarity and hope, two qualities I think Disney movies dole out by the pound. Here are my top ten inspirational quotes to combat the feeling of helplessness in the face of the Orlando shooting.
10. “The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.”
– Timothy Mouse, Dumbo
9. “Oh yes the past can hurt. But you can either run from it, or learn from it”
– Rafiki, Lion King
8. “When life gets you down do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!”
– Dory, Finding Nemo
7. “You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul.”
– Gusteau, Ratatouille
6. “You think the only people who are people, are the people who look and think like you. But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you’ll learn things you never knew you never knew.”
– Pocahontas, Pocahontas
5. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
– Winnie the Pooh, Pooh's Most Grand Adventure
4. "Remember, you're the one who can fill the world with sunshine."
– Snow White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
3. "No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true."
– Cinderella, Cinderella
2. Ohana means family. Family means nobdy gets left behind or forgotten.
– Lilo, Lilo and Stitch
1. "All your dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."
– Walt Disney
Did I leave any of your favorite Disney quotes out? Comment below with a few of your favorites!
