"Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the circle of life."
- Mufasa
Belief in Self
"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
Balance
"Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it."
- Rafiki
Adversity
"We are all connected in the great circle of life."
- Mufasa
Connection to Earth
"Whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I."
- Mufasa
Inspiration
"It's the circle of life, and it moves us all."
- Mufasa
Philosophy
"The past can hurt, but the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it."
- Rafiki
Learning from Mistakes
"Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance."
- Mufasa
Balance
"It’s the Circle of Life and it moves us all, through despair and hope, through faith and love, ’til we find our place on the path unwinding."
- Rafiki
Philosophy
"Remember who you are."
- Mufasa
Belief in Self
"Simba, you have forgotten me. You have forgotten who you are and so forgotten me. Look inside yourself Simba, you are more than what you have become, you must take your place in the circle of life. Remember who you are, remember."
- Mufasa
Self-awareness
"Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you."
- Cynthia Kersey
Belief in Self
"When we die, our bodies become the grass, and the antelope eat the grass. And so, we are all connected in the great Circle of Life…"
- Mufasa
Connection to Earth
"Hakuna Matata! It means ‘no worries’ for the rest of your days."
- Timon & Pumbaa
Positivity
"This is my kingdom. If I don't fight for it, who will?"
- Simba
Responsibility
"Look inside yourself. You are more than what you have become."
- The Lion King
Self-awareness
"You have forgotten who you are and so forgotten me."
- Mufasa
Self-awareness
"Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble."
- Mufasa
Courage
"While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give."
- Mufasa
Leadership
"It's times like this my buddy Timon here says: you got to put your behind in your past."
- Pumbaa
Adaptation
"I laugh in the face of danger."
- Simba
Courage
"Look beyond what you see."
- Rafiki
Insight
"As you go through life, you will see that there is so much that we don’t understand. And the only thing we know is things don’t always go the way we plan."
- Simba
Awareness
"A true king’s power is his compassion."
- Sarabi
Leadership
"There’s more to being a king than getting your way all the time."
- Mufasa
Leadership
"The question is, who are you?"
- Rafiki
Self-awareness
"I’m only brave when I have to be. Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble."
- Mufasa
Courage
"You got to put your past behind you. Look kid, bad things happen, and you can’t do anything about it, right?"
- Timon
Personal Growth
"A true king's power is his compassion."
- Sarabi
Leadership
"Sometimes what's left behind can grow better than the generation before."
- Simba
Hope
"It's the circle of life and it rules us all through despair and hope through faith and love till we find our place on the path unwinding in the circle-- the circle of life."
- Carmen Twillie
Philosophy
"There's more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done."
- Mufasa
Ambition
"Hakuna Matata! It means no worries."
- Timon and Pumba
Positivity
"Life’s not fair, is it?"
- Scar
Adversity
"To change the weather, you must first change yourself."
- Rafiki
Change
"I know what I have to do, but going back means I'll have to face my past."
- Simba
Facing Fears
"You can’t change the past."
- Timon
Awareness
"I'm only brave when I have to be."
- Mufasa
Bravery
"The question is, are you willing to take the risk?"
- Simba
Taking Risks
"You’ve got to put your behind in your past."
- Timon
Learning from Mistakes
"Oh, I just can't wait to be king!"
- Simba
Ambition
"Everybody is somebody. Even a nobody."
- Rafiki
Empowerment
"Look, Sometimes bad things happen and there is nothing you can do about it. So why worry?"
- Simba
Awareness
"Because it’s your responsibility."
- Nala
Responsibility
"I guess even kings get scared, huh? But you know what? I think those hyenas were even scareder."
- Simba
Courage
"I’ll be with you forever, just like the stars."
- Mufasa
Love
"Sometimes what’s left behind can grow better than the generation before."
- Simba
Growth
"Love will find a way, anywhere we go. We’re home if we are there together."
- Simba
Love
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
- Timon
Perseverance
"Friends stick together to the end."
- Timon
Relationships
"A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun."
- Mufasa
Leadership
"Long live the king."
- Scar
Leadership
"Love will find a way."
- Simba
Love
"Danger, ha! I look on the wild side. I laugh at the face of danger!"
- Simba
Bravery
"Out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise to greet the dawning of a new era."
- Scar
New Beginnings
"I walk on the wild side. I laugh in the face of danger!"
- Simba
Bravery
"Simba, you can’t escape your destiny."
- Zazu
Future
"You got to put your behind in your past."
- Pumbaa
Adaptation
"I’m not letting anyone tell me where to go, what to do, and even who to marry. There will never be a king like me."
- Simba
Independence
"Sometimes, the right path is not the easiest one."
- Grandmother Willow
Choice
"My Simba. You want so much to walk the path expected of you."
- Nala
Responsibility
"Any story worth telling is worth telling twice."
- Rafiki
Philosophy
"Run. Run away and never return."
- Scar
Adversity
"Well, as far as brains go, I got the lion's share. But, when it comes to brute strength... I'm afraid I'm at the shallow end of the gene pool."
- Scar
Self-awareness
"Run. Run away, Scar. And never return."
- Simba
Courage
"You don't deserve to live."
- Simba
Courage
"Truth? But truth is in the eye of the beholder."
- Scar
Philosophy
"Ah, you’re an outcast! That’s great. So are we."
- Timon
Connection to Earth
"You won't get a sniff without me."
- Scar
Leadership
"Slimy... Yet Satisfying."
- Simba
Adaptation
"Friends? I thought he said we were the enemy!"
- Shenzi
Insight
"Pumbaa, with you, everything's gas."
- Timon
Connection to Earth
"They call me Mr. Pig!"
- Pumbaa
Boldness
"Gee. He looks blue."
- Timon
Empathy
"I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts! Here they are standing in a row! (Bum, Bum, Bum!)"
- Zazu
Joy
"What do you want me to do, dress in drag and do the Hula? ... LUAU!"
- Timon
Creativity
"Change is good."
Change
"When the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world."
Courage