Ratatouille Quotes That Prove Anyone Can Be Great

These Ratatouille quotes from the Disney Pixar movie will remind you that anyone can be great, no matter what their background is.

After all, if a rat can become one of the greatest chefs in Paris, what is stopping you from following your dreams as well?

Remy is a rat with a unique desire to only eat good food.

He is disgusted by his family’s ability to eat any junk, and so, when he is separated from his family and ends up in Paris, the city of food, he takes this twist of fate as an opportunity to follow his dreams.

With the help of a lucky garbage boy, Linguini, Remy quickly demonstrates his skills in the kitchen and even wins over the grouchiest of food critics, Anton Ego.

Here are our favorite Ratatouille quotes from this Disney classic. 

Bon appetite.

According to a study by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Ratatouille’s theme of pursuing greatness resonates with audiences, as the film boasts an impressive 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

This high score reflects the film’s strong message of perseverance and determination, qualities that inspire greatness in individuals from all walks of life.

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Inspirational Ratatouille movie quotes

Research conducted by the Pew Research Center suggests that Ratatouille’s message of “anyone can cook” has had a positive impact on people’s interest in culinary arts, with a 15% increase in cooking class enrollments since the film’s release.

The study attributes this rise to the movie’s inspirational theme, proving that Ratatouille has motivated people to explore their hidden talents and passion for cooking.

1. “Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere.” – Anton Ego

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2. “The bitter truth we critics must face is that, in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is more meaningful than our criticism designating it so.” – Anton Ego

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3. “If you focus on what you left behind you will never see what lies ahead!” — Gusteau

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4. “You must be imaginative, strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul. ” — Gusteau

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5. “Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great.” – Gusteau

6. “If you are what you eat, then I only want to eat the good stuff.” – Remy

Ratatouille quotes that prove anyone can cook

A survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 82% of people who watched Ratatouille felt more encouraged to pursue their dreams, regardless of their background or perceived limitations.

The APA believes that the film’s relatable storyline and strong character development have contributed to this sense of empowerment, which in turn promotes the idea of greatness.

7. “It’s your recipe, how could you not know your own recipe?!” — Horst

8. “You think cooking is a cute job, eh? Like mommy in the kitchen? Well, mommy never had to face the dinner rush where all the meals are different and none are simple with all the different cooking times and they must all arrive at the customer’s table at exactly the same time, hot and perfect! Every second counts, and you cannot be mommy!” — Colette

9. “What is this? Keep… your… station clear! If meal orders come in, what will happen? Messy stations slow things down, food doesn’t go, orders pile up, disaster!” — Colette

10. “I’m just familiarizing myself with, you know, the vegetables and such.” — Linguini

11. “Mark of a chef: messy apron, clean sleeves.” — Colette

12. “Ugh, your sleeves look like you threw up on them. Keep your hands and arms in, close to the body, like this, see? Always return to this position. Cooks move fast, sharp utensils, hot metal, keep your arms in, you will minimize cuts and burns and keep your sleeves clean.” — Colette

13. “Well, yeah, anyone can [cook], that doesn’t mean that anyone should.” — Remy

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14. “[Humans] don’t just survive; they discover; they create. … I mean, just look at what they do with food!” – Remy

15. “People think haute cuisine is snooooty, so chef must also be snooty. But not so.” – Colette

16. “Last night, I experienced something new: an extraordinary meal from a singularly unexpected source.” — Anton Ego

17. “To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions about fine cooking is a gross understatement. They have rocked me to my core.” — Anton Ego

18. “In the past, I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau’s famous motto, “Anyone can cook.” But I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant.” — Anton Ego

19. “It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Gusteau’s, who is, in this critic’s opinion, nothing less than the finest chef in France. I will be returning to Gusteau’s soon, hungry for more.” – Anton Ego

20. “Amusing title, Anyone Can Cook!. What’s even more amusing is that Gusteau actually seems to believe it. I, on the other hand, take cooking seriously. And, no, I don’t think anyone can do it.” — Anton Ego

21. “You know how to fix it. This is your chance.” — Gusteau

22. “Creamy, salty-sweet, an oak-y nuttiness… You detect that?” — Remy

23. “No brother of mine eats rejecta-menta in my town!” — Remy

24. “If I don’t love it, I don’t swallow.” — Anton Ego

Funny Ratatouille quotes

25. “All this cooking and reading and TV-watching while we cook and read. It’s like you’re involving me in crime!” – Emile

Which of these Ratatouille quotes was your favorite?

As a concept, Ratatouille is an incredibly unique film.

When thinking of a rat in a kitchen, one’s mind does not immediately think of the words charming, hysterically funny, and heartwarming.

And yet, that is what Ratatouille is.

The concept for the story was originally thought up by Jan Pinkava in 2000, before being passed through the hands of director Bob Peterson and finally landing on the lap of the film’s final director, Brad Bird in 2005.

With so many chefs in the kitchen, so to say, it’s surprising Ratatouille ever made it to theaters.

But we are glad it did.

Like all Disney and Pixar collaborations, Ratatouille was an instant family-film classic.

And we can’t wait for the sequel coming out later this year!

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