21 Inspirational Walt Disney Quotes That Are Sure to Lift Your Spirits
The man behind Mickey Mouse and all his magic, Walt Disney was chock full of wisdom. Though he passed in 1966, the legacy he left behind in his 65 years is something that can’t be recreated. From theme parks, like Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park, that capture the magical essence of childhood to characters that have brought us comfort decades later, Walt Disney was doing something right. Here, take a look at some of the best Walt Disney quotes from his lifetime.
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Walt Disney quotes about following your dreams
"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
“First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.”
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."
“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do. And one thing it takes to accomplish something is courage.”
“Happiness is a state of mind. It’s just according to the way you look at things.”
“In bad times and in good I’ve never lost my sense of zest for life.”
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Walt Disney quotes about working hard and achieving your goals
“A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there.”
“People often ask me if I know the secret of success and if I could tell others how to make their dreams come true. My answer is, you do it by working.”
“Get a good idea and stay with it. Dog it and work at it until it’s done right.”
“I decided to see every problem as the opportunity to find a solution.”
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all the troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”
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“I think it’s important to have a good hard failure when you’re young. I learned a lot out of that. Because it makes you kind of aware of what can happen to you.”
“Everyone needs deadlines. Even the beavers. They loaf around all summer, but when they are faced with the winter deadline, they work like fury. If we didn’t have deadlines, we’d stagnate.”
“I can never stand still. I must explore and experiment. I am never satisfied with my work. I resent the limitations of my own imagination.”
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
“Why worry? If you've done the very best you can, worrying won't make it any better”
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Walt Disney quotes about teamwork
“I don’t pose as an authority on anything at all. I follow the opinions of the ordinary people I meet, and I take pride in the close-knit teamwork with my organization.”
“Togetherness, for me, means teamwork.”
“Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal.”
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