Lion King Quotes To Inspire Your Inner Simba
No matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen it, these Lion King quotes are still just as powerful today.
March 17, 2023 5:08 AM EST
Even though we first fell in love with this Disney classic 24 years ago, many of The Lion King quotes still resonate with us as we grow into adults.
The first original animation created by Disney (see quotes from Disney) is still by far one of the most popular animated movies of all time.
Both adults and children can agree that The Lion King holds a special place in the hearts of many.
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According to research conducted by the University of California, Berkeley, people who experience a sense of awe and wonder tend to be more generous and compassionate towards others.
This can help reinforce the idea that the Lion King’s inspiring messages of courage, perseverance, and love can help individuals cultivate a greater sense of empathy and compassion towards others in their own lives.
What are the benefits of reading these The Lion King quotes?
The movie is based on William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” and tells the story of a young lion prince named Simba, who is destined to become king of the Pride Lands.
Simba has to undergo a lot of challenges in the search for his destiny as the king of the Great Circle of Life after the killing of his father by his paternal uncle.
Even though it was made for kids, everyone can still enjoy this movie filled with:
- love
- betrayal
- forgiveness
- adventure
The film has so much goodness, from the captivating story to the amazing music and the very important life lessons.
It’s no wonder the movie was and is still a masterpiece regarding animations.
The movie teaches us that life is full of challenges, but we should not let our worries overcome us.
It also teaches us that power can be blinding.
The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff and produced by Don Hahn during a period known as the Disney Renaissance.
It featured an ensemble voice cast that included Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Rowan Atkinson, and Whoopi Goldberg, among others.
Released in 1994, The Lion King received positive reviews, with praise for its music, story, themes, and animation.
It grossed over $763 million worldwide and finished its theatrical run as the highest-grossing film of 1994.
The film has won many accolades, including two Academy Awards for its achievement in music and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy.
It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
In honor of this classic, our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous The Lion King quotes from your favorite characters is below.
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Lion King Quotes To Inspire Your Inner Simba
According to a survey conducted by the American Film Institute, the Lion King was voted the #4 best animated film of all time.
This statistic can help reinforce the idea that the Lion King is not only a commercial success, but also a critically acclaimed work of art that continues to captivate and inspire audiences.
1. “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” – Rafiki
![lion king quotes to inspire you](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lion-king-quotes-about-the-past.png)
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2. “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
![lion king quotes about respect](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lion-king-quotes-about-balance.png)
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3. “Well, somebody once told me that the great kings of the past are up there, watching over us.” – Simba
![lion king quotes about the kingdom](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lion-king-quotes-about-great-kings.png)
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4. “Change is good.” – Rafiki
![lion king quotes about change](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wise-lion-king-quotes.png)
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5. “Remember who you are. You are my son and the one true king.” – Mufasa
![lion king quotes to remind who you are](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/profound-lion-king-quotes.png)
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6. “Why won’t he be the king I know he is, the king I see inside?” – Nala
![lion king quotes on being who you are](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/powerful-lion-king-quotes.png)
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7. “I’m only brave when I have to be. Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble.” – Mufasa
![powerful lion king quotes](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/brave-lion-king-quotes.png)
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8. “Life’s not fair, is it? You see, I…well, I shall never be king. And you shall never see the light of another day. Adieu.” – Scar
![lion king quotes about Fairness in life](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-8.jpg)
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9. “Hakuna Matata!” – Timon and Pumbaa
![Iconic lion king quotes](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-9.jpg)
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10. “Danger? Hah! I walk on the wild side. I laugh in the face of danger.” – Simba
![lion king quotes about danger](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-10.jpg)
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Lion King quotes that resonate with our lives
According to a survey conducted by the American Film Institute, the Lion King was voted the #4 best animated film of all time.
This statistic can help reinforce the idea that the Lion King is not only a commercial success, but also a critically acclaimed work of art that continues to captivate and inspire audiences.
11. “Simba you have forgotten me. You have forgotten who you are and so forgotten me.” – Mufasa
![lion king quotes about Forgetting](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-11.jpg)
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12. “You gotta put your past behind ya. Look kid, bad things happen, and you can’t do anything about it, right?” – Timon
![lion king quotes about Past](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-12.jpg)
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13. “I just wanted to show you I could do it. That I could be brave like you.” – Young Simba
![lion king quotes about Bravery](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-13.jpg)
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14. “See, I told you having a lion on our side wasn’t such a bad idea.” – Timon
![lion king quotes about Ideas](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-14.jpg)
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15. “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
![lion king quotes about Connection](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-15.jpg)
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16. “Everything the light touches is our kingdom.” –Mufasa
![lion king quotes about Kingdom](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-16.jpg)
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17. “The question is, who are you?” – Rafiki
![Wise lion king quotes](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-17.jpg)
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18. “Bad things happen, and you can’t do anything about them.” – Timon
![lion king quotes about Powerless](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-18.jpg)
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19. “There’s more to being a king than getting your way all the time.” – Mufasa
![lion king quotes about King](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-19.jpg)
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20. “Can’t cut it out, it will grow right back.” – Rafiki
![lion king quotes about Cutting](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-20.jpg)
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Lion King quotes that reflect our own world
21. “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen…Nobody knows my sorrow.” – Zazu
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22. “But I thought a king can do whatever he wants.” – Young Simba
![lion king quotes about Ruling](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-22.jpg)
23. “Repeat after me. Hakuna Matata.” – Timon
![lion king quotes about hakuna matata](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-23.jpg)
24. “And so with my spirits high I boldly ventured off where no meerkat had dared to go before. I put my past behind me Ha! and never looked back.” – Timon
![lion king quotes about Boldness](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-24.jpg)
25. “There’s one in every family-two in mine, actually – and they always manage to ruin special occasions.” – Zazu
![lion king quotes about special occasions](https://everydaypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lion-king-quotes-25.jpg)
Which of these Lion King quotes was your favorite?
The Lion King can be a substantial source of inspiration.
If you have not watched the movie yet, why not take time and indulge yourself in the adventures of Simba and his friends?
In the meantime, you can use The Lion King quotes above as a source of inspiration in whatever life challenges you may face.
Tell us your favorite The Lion King quote in the comment section below.
Be sure to share the quotes with your loved ones to remind them, ‘Hakuna Matata!’
gregor
July 25, 2019 at 9:50 AM
Pls also add one very important one: “while others search for what they can take, the true king searches for what He can give”.
Rafiki
July 16, 2019 at 5:46 AM
Okay, so, Rafiki definitely didn’t say “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.”
And Simba didn’t say “Love will find a way. Anywhere we go, we’re home. If we are there together.”
I’mma get my stick and give you a bump on the head for that Everydaypower! 🏑🐒