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The Most Important Quotes from The Lion King, According to You

August 7, 2015
August 7, 2015

Hakuna matata; so many wonderful phrases! We recently asked you, mighty Disney fans, which quotes from The Lion King resonate the most with you. You commented, we listened. Take a gander:

"It's times like this my buddy Timon here says: you got to put your behind in your past." -Pumbaa

Timon, Pumbaa and Simba

It’s important to always look where you’re headed rather than where you were!

"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it." -Rafiki

Rafiki hitting Simba over the head

Even Rafiki knows that every day is a lesson in itself. Enjoy the ride!

"I laugh in the face of danger." -Simba

Young Simba in the graveyard laughing in the face of danger

Don’t let danger control you. Embrace a challenge—you never know where it will take you. Just don’t go around visiting elephant graveyards, okay?

"But, Zazu, you told me they are nothing but slobbery, mangy stupid poachers." -Simba

Smiba talking to Zazu

Ouch. Simba sure knows how to throw some shade.

"Remember who you are." -Mufasa 

Mufasa from the sky above surrounded by clouds

It’s easy to forget at times, but nothing is more important.

"Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble." -Mufasa

Mufasa talking to Simba (out of view) about bravery

What it does mean is that you’re mature enough to understand your fears and overcome them.

"There's one in every family, sire. Two in mine, actually. And they always manage to ruin special occasions." -Zazu 

Zazu talking

Because … ya know. Uncles.

"Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope." -Mufasa

Gazelles running, Mufasa in the distance

Otherwise known as embracing the great circle of life.

"What's a motto?" "Nothing, what's the motto with you?" -Simba and Timon

Young Simba with Timon laughing

Classic Timon.

You’ve heard the finalists. Now go stream The Lion King on Disney+ to hear more fantastic phrases to make you grin from mane to mane.

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