I grew up with a collection of Disney VHS tapes at my reach. When I was younger, the unique animation along with the powerful music scores gained my attention but as I've grown older, rewatching my favorite childhood movies have given me so much more than just entertainment. Throughout the different films, there are several quotes that have truly inspired my life.

1. Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. — "Lilo & Stitch"

2. Hakuna Matata. It means no worries for the rest of your days. — "The Lion King"

3. Adventure is out there. — "Up"

4. No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, a dream that you wish will come true. — "Cinderella"

5. You don't really need someone to complete you. You only need them to accept you completely. — "Tangled"

6. The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work. — "The Princess and the Frog"

7. Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it. — "Brave"

8. If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you could know. — "Pocahontas"

9. To infinity and beyond! — "Toy Story"

10. You don't have to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — "Beauty and the Beast"

11. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. — "Winnie the Pooh"

12. Always let your conscience be your guide. — "Pinocchio"

13. The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up. — "Dumbo"

14. 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"

15. Let it go! — "Frozen"

16. 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 will go most anywhere, to find where I belong. — "Hercules"

17. To laugh at yourself is to love yourself. — "Fantasia"

18. The things that make me different are the things that make me ME. — "Winnie the Pooh"

19. All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. — Walt Disney

Thank you Disney movies, for truly inspiring me to be original. I have learned that I am capable of pursuing and completing anything I really want. I have learned that each bump in the road is just shaping me to be the best person I can be. I am forever grateful for the Disney movies and characters who have taught me to dream a little more vividly, and to never give up on those dreams. I don't know where I'd be without the many inspirations that Disney has offered in my life.