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14 Times Disney Characters Had Surprising Insight About Life

Disney isĀ always teaching us great life lessons. From learning to embrace our past to understandingĀ the power of courage, these moviesĀ haveĀ left an imprint on any true fan. Here are 14Ā surprising life insights from our favoriteĀ characters, because you know you need it.

1. Sebastian from The Little Mermaid

Sebastian was right.

2. Grandmother Willow from PocahontasĀ 

She speaks the truth.

3. Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc.Ā 

Hoes over bros.

4. Thumper from BambiĀ 

That’s right! Thumper said it, not me!

5. Alice from Alice in WonderlandĀ 

Tell me about it…

6. Simba from The Lion KingĀ 

Embrace it!Ā 

7. Gusteau fromĀ RatatouilleĀ 

You are the only thing stopping you.Ā 

8. Dory from Finding NemoĀ 

Don’t ever give up!

9. The Emperor of China from Mulan

What he said.

10. Merida from BraveĀ 

Always have courage.

11. Olaf from FrozenĀ 

Life is about making sacrifices.

12. Flik from A Bug’s LifeĀ 

And learning to grow.

13. Pacman GhostĀ fromĀ Wreck-It RalphĀ 

You are an original.

14. Cinderella fromĀ Cinderella

Don’t stop dreaming!

Aleixka has a B.A. in Media Arts and Design and a minor in Spanish from James Madison University. She loves all things books, traveling, food, and photography.