10 Pixar Quotes That Are Truly Inspiring

Pixar has become a shining example of how far the imagination will take someone. From their humble beginnings and partnership with Disney to their highly successful and marvelously magical films, the studio has without a doubt made its mark on animation history. Not only are their stories brought to life with incredible visuals, but some of the best writing as well.

Disney as a whole has always been a wellspring of inspirational quotes, but the lovely folks at the “other studio” definitely have their share of animated wisdom as well.

10 Just Keep Swimming

As repetitive and borderline annoying as this quote is from everyone’s favorite forgetful fish, Dory does have a good mantra for moments when life gets anyone down. In her weird way, this quote is a take on Walt Disney’s life-long statement of “keep moving forward.” And as anyone who’s been washed in the waters of Disney knows, that’s always a good outlook to have, memory loss or not.

9 Adventure is Out There

Joie de vivre seems to be an ongoing theme in many Pixar lines, but that’s something everyone can get behind.

Uttered first by the fearless Charles Muntz but driven home by the lovable Ellie, this little nugget of inspiration encourages Carl to venture from his comfort zone and into the throngs of adventure and peril. Sometimes all we need to escape the trenches of the mundane is just a little push.

8 You’re Weird. I Like You!

Short, sweet, and to the point seems to summarize Ellie’s excitable and encouraging nature, doesn’t it? Almost the complete antithesis to her beloved Carl, Ellie is certainly the more expressive and energetic of the two. Although Carl might be a tad more quiet and stoic in his ways, she undoubtedly has a place in her heart for him.

7 If You Had the Chance to Change Your Fate, Would You?

Now here’s a question everyone has asked themselves at some point, whether they’ve seen Brave or not. How many times have people looked back on their lives and wondered how things might have been different if alternative routes had been chosen?

Probably more than they care to admit. Fortunately, Merida gives viewers an answer. Our fate lives within us, we only have to be brave enough to see it.

6 I Never Look Back, Darling. It Distracts From the Now

Edna Mode, people would kill a thousand times over just to have your impeccable confidence. Of course, what other attitude could one possibly need for being a designer for superheroes? Enda is always one that encourages development and change, even in a person. As styles and fads come and go, so changes one’s environment and situation. What better way to encourage others to go, fight, and win?

5 I Can’t Stop Andy From Growing Up, but I wouldn’t Miss It For The World

It might be a good idea to keep tissues handy for these next entries. Although everyone considers Toy Story 3 the perfect entry in the series, there’s something to be said for number two.

While it’s the first time Woody and the Gang come to grips with the inevitability of Andy growing up, it was probably handled more warmly in the previous film that it was in the third.

4 Take Her to the Moon For Me

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when the beloved Bing Bong uttered his famous last words, but it was impossible not to give them recognition. On one hand, this can be considered the passing of the torch from Riley’s imaginary friend to her more mature emotions. On the other, it could be considered an encouraging note that pushes the protagonists forward to get back to HQ. Either Way, it’s a pretty emotional experience.

3 Your Only Limit Is Your Soul

People don’t give Ratatouille enough credit these days, plain and simple. Before the days of Up and Inside Out, this film really dived into some deep waters.

As Remy is learning to express himself and hone his craft in the kitchen, he is also learning to look deep within instead of looking back. This quote might be Simple and Clean shy at first but it has an overall reminder for viewers to keep their perseverance strong.

2 Ego’s Review

There is no greater monologue in all of Pixar’s history better than Anton Ego’s review. It could be looked at under a magnifying glass for hours with how insightful it is. Not to mention the obvious paradigm shift for the formerly evil food critic. But the message is this, not everyone can become a great artist, but great art can come from an extremely unremarkable source. The man has integrity.

1 I Don’t Want To Survive, I Want To Live

Although the film’s main characters don’t have much in the way of words. The captain of the Axiom, however, does give viewers this incredibly poignant point. Regardless of whether one is returning to their home planet or not, there’s a difference between surviving and living, a concept many seem to have forgotten. At the end of the day, it should be a mission to sustain, not survive.

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