7 Quotes from Walt Disney to Inspire and Motivate You ...

1. Dreaming

One of the famous quotes from Walt Disney is, “If you can dream it, you can do it. Remember that this whole thing started with a dream and a mouse.” Sometimes dreams can seem impossible; however, they might not be as impossible as you think. If you have a dream, pursue it with your whole heart, and remember that Walt Disney started with a simple cartoon of a mouse and from there went on to build an empire!

2. Timeless

People can often become focused on age and time, and think that they are too old or don’t have enough time to complete something. However, Walt Disney declared, “Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” You are never too old to dream like a child. Do you remember the news story of the grandmother who graduated from high school? You are never too old to achieve your goals.

3. Courage

Courage is an important characteristic to have when it comes to achieving your goals. Walt Disney understood the importance of courage when he stated, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” Unless you take the step toward actively trying to achieve your dreams, they will never become reality. However, when you do find the courage to pursue your dreams they will suddenly become possible.

4. Optimism

Walt Disney once explained, “I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know life is a complex matter.” It would be nice if life were straightforward; however, life is complex and there isn’t always a magical Disney outcome. Despite the imperfections of life, it is still important to remain optimistic and positive like Walt Disney. How you perceive things can greatly affect the outcome. Believing you can achieve something will make it infinitely more possible.

5. Self-worth

Multiple times a day I hear people putting themselves down, but talking negatively about yourself will only perpetuate a negative self-image. It is important to say positive things about yourself and like yourself. Walt Disney agreed with this, and affirmed, “The more you like yourself, the less you are like someone else, which makes you unique.”

6. The Impossible

Walt Disney expressed that, “It is kind of fun to do the impossible.” It is extremely rewarding to be able to do what other people thought you couldn’t do. However, the only way to achieve what people thought was impossible is to try. It never hurts to try something, and you just might “do the impossible.”

7. A Kick in the Teeth

Sometimes you need a push in the right direction, which is why Walt Disney asserted, “You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” This can come in the form of someone being brutally honest with you or in the form of life circumstances changing. However the kick in the teeth comes, it may open your eyes and help you make changes for the better.

Watching Disney movies was one of my favorite things to do as a child. Now that I am an adult, hearing quotes from Walt Disney is inspiring and motivating. His words inspire me to dream like a child again. Which of these Walt Disney quotes is your favorite?