18 Walt Disney Quotes That Will Inspire You to Chase Your Dreams

Walt Disney is undoubtedly one of the most notable creative geniuses of our time. An entrepreneur, animator, and film producer, Walt won 26 Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and one Emmy in his 65 years of life. His passion and imagination never ceased, proving that there's no such thing as dreaming too big. The creator behind the "Happiest Place on Earth" has heaps of wisdom to share with us all about success, positivity, and happiness. Keep reading for 18 quotes that prove nothing is impossible. And if you're still craving more about the man behind Mickey Mouse, be sure to read these interesting facts about Walt Disney.

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1. “All the adversity I've had in my life, all my 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.”

2. "It's kind of fun to do the impossible."

3. "A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive."

4. “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.”

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5. "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

6. “Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence."

7. “Why worry? If you've done the very best you can, worrying won't make it any better.”

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8. “What ever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to come back and see you do it again and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do.”

9. "The difference between winning and losing is, most often, not quitting."

10. "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

11. "The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique."

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12. “Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn to walk.”

13. “First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.”

14. “I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.”

15. "Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows."

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16. “In bad times and good, I have never lost my sense of zest for life.”

17. “When we consider a project, we really study it — not just the surface idea, but everything about it. And when we go into that new project, we believe in it all the way. We have confidence in our ability to do it right. And we work hard to do the best possible job.”

18. “Get a good idea and stay with it. Dog it, and work at it until it’s done right.”