As Disneyland kicks off festivities in the run up to its 60th anniversary on July 17, I thought it would be a good time to remember some of the inspiring words of Disney film characters (and Walt Disney himself) over the years. There is great wisdom to be found in these words, and they can inspire you to finding the success you hope for and deserve—both in business and in life.
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“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” —Rapunzel (Tangled)
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“All it takes is faith and trust.” —Peter Pan (Peter Pan)
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“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” —Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh)
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“Even miracles take a little time.” —Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)
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“If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead.” —Gusteau (Ratatouille)
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“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” —The Emperor (Mulan)
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“You control your destiny—you don’t need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.” —Merida (Brave)
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“A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” —Zeus (Hercules)
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“Don’t just fly, soar.” —Dumbo (Dumbo)
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“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” —Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)
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“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)
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“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” —Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
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“Believe you can, then you will.” —Mulan (Princess Stories)
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“Today is a good day to try.” —Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
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“If you don’t know where you want to go, then it doesn’t matter which path you take.” —The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)
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“The things that make me different are the things that make me ME.” —Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)
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“It’s better to use your head than break your back.” —Ernst Robinson (Swiss Family Robinson)
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“Admit defeat, and defeat will surely admit you into permanent custody.” —Beret Girl (An Extremely Goofy Movie)
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“Listen with your heart, you will understand.” —Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas)
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“Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” —Elastigirl (The Incredibles)
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“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)
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“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —Winnie the Pooh (Pooh’s Most Grand Adventure)
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“If you don’t think, then you shouldn’t talk.” —March Hare (Alice in Wonderland)
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“Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” —Merida (Brave)
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“I’m only brave when I have to be. Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble.” —Mufasa (The Lion King)
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“Giving up is for rookies.” —Philoctetes (Hercules)
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“Always let your conscience be your guide.” —The Blue Fairy (Pinocchio)
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“I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.” —Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
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“Happiness is the richest thing we will ever own.” —Donald Duck
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“Just because it’s what’s done, doesn’t mean it’s what should be done.” —Cinderella (Cinderella)
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“Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” —Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas)
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“Change is good.” —Rafiki (The Lion King)
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“The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.” —Remy (Ratatouille)
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“Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” —Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarves)
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“Do not be followed by its commonplace appearance. Like so many things, it is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts.” —Merchant (Aladdin)
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“Now, think of the happiest things. It’s the same as having wings.” —Peter Pan (Peter Pan)
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“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney