Major Life Advice from Minor Disney Characters 

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Major Life Advice from Minor Disney Characters

We love all Disney characters, whether they have an hour of screen time or just one minute– every single one of them has a special place in our hearts. Now’s the time to honor the supporting characters and give them the credit they deserve. Get ready to hear some vital wisdom from a few of our favorites:

1. “Where there is kindness, there is goodness. Where there is goodness, there is magic.” – Ella’s Mother,

Always look for the good in people, and magic will follow.

2. “I never look back, darling! It distracts from the now.” – Edna Mode,

3. “Most everyone’s mad here.” – Cheshire Cat,

Love people for what makes them unique.

4. “Shake things up! Use that big brain of yours to think your way out. Look for a new angle!” – Tadashi,

5. “Listen to me. I’ve seen ’em all, and I’m telling you—and this is the honest to Zeus truth—you got something I’ve never seen before.” – Phil,

6. “It’s not what is on the outside, but what is on the inside that counts.” – Merchant,

7. “Life’s not a spectator sport. If watchin’ is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without ya.” – Laverne,

Don’t wait for things to happen, wake up and make them happen.

8. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – Emperor,

Don’t hold back, let your true spirit shine.

9. “I may not be a doctor, but I know there’s no better cure for a sour face than a couple of boards and some choice waves.” – David Kawena,

When life gets you down, take a deep breath and keep on surfing.

10. “The very things that held ya down are gonna carry ya up, and up, and up!” –  Timothy Q. Mouse,

What’s your favorite bit of wisdom from a minor Disney character? Tell us in the comments!

Tagged as: Aladdin (1992), Alice in Wonderland (1951), Big Hero 6 (2014), Cinderella (2015), Dumbo (1941), Hercules (1997), Lilo & Stitch (2002), Mulan (1998), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Incredibles (2004)

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