21 Badass Disney Princess Quotes

Disney princesses share quotes of wisdom left and right. Yes, they are often entangled with some prince or another, but above everything, they are fierce women with words that inspire. We've rounded up the most badass, empowering quotes from all 12 of the Disney princesses. We're talking Moana, Ariel, Jasmine, Aurora, Belle, Merida, Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Mulan, and Snow White. Whether you admire Belle for her adventurous spirit or Cinderella for making her dreams come true, there's a slew of reasons these Disney princesses are beloved by so many. Find the most influential princess quotes from each Disney character, ahead.

— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Haley Lyndes

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Cinderella
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Cinderella

"Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come shining through." — Cinderella

Lesson: Believe in yourself.

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Tiana
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Tiana

"The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work." — Tiana

Lesson: The things you want in life aren't going to be handed to you, but hard work does pay off.

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Jasmine

"How dare you? All of you, standing around deciding my future? I am not a prize to be won!" — Jasmine

Lesson: Women aren't objects, and they determine their futures — no one else can/should.

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Rapunzel

"No, I will not stop. For every minute for the rest of my life, I will fight." — Rapunzel

Lesson: Never give up.

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Belle
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Belle

"I want adventure in the great wide somewhere. I want it more than I can tell. And for once it might be grand to have someone understand I want so much more than they've got planned." — Belle

Lesson: Seek adventure! Never let anyone or anything hold you back from going where you want to go.

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Merida
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Merida

"Our fates live within us; you only have to be brave enough to see it." — Merida

Lesson: It's up to you to figure out what you want and to go after it.

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Meg
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Meg

"I'm a damsel. I'm in distress. I can handle this. Have a nice day!" — Meg

Lesson: Women can handle their sh*t! And handle it well!

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Merida
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Merida

"There comes a day when I don't have to be a princess. No rules, no expectations. A day where anything can happen. A day where I can change my fate." — Merida

Lesson: You control your destiny.

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Moana
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Moana

"There's just no telling how far I'll go." — Moana

Lesson: Don't be afraid to take risks when reaching for your goals.

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Mulan
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Mulan

"You said you'd trust Ping. Why is Mulan any different?" — Mulan

Lesson: We are all equal.

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Snow White

"When the raindrops come tumbling, remember you're the one who can fill the world with sunshine." — Snow White

Lesson: We have the power to change the world for the better. Our actions matter.

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Cinderella
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Cinderella

"They can't order me to stop dreaming." — Cinderella

Lesson: Don't let other people bring you down or stop you from doing what you want to do.

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Merida
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Merida

"You control your destiny — you don't need magic to do it." — Merida

Lesson: Life isn't easy, but you have the freedom to make your own choices and determine what you want from it.

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Mulan

"How about a girl who's got a brain, who always speaks her mind?" — Mulan

Lesson: Speak your mind, because what you have to say is important, no matter who you are. Also: girls rule.

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Ariel

"I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty; I have whoozits and whatzis galore. You want thingamabobs? I've got 20. But who cares? No big deal. I want more." — Ariel

Lesson: Never settle for anything less than the best.

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Pocahontas

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew." — Pocahontas

Lesson: Don't be scared of what you don't understand. Change is enlightening, eye-opening, and important.

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Jasmine

"I'm like a shooting star; I've come so far. I can't go back to where I used to be." — Jasmine

Lesson: Learn from your past mistakes, but don't dwell on them. Always be moving forward.

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Cinderella
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Cinderella

"If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true." — Cinderella

Lesson: Half the battle is just believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can do almost anything.

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Tiana

"My daddy never did get what he wanted. But he had what he needed. He had love! He never lost sight of what was really important. And neither will I!" — Tiana

Lesson: Never lose sight of what really matters in life.

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Aurora

"If you dream a thing more than once, it's sure to come true." — Aurora

Lesson: Always keep dreaming. And dream big!

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Merida
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Merida

"Write our own stories, follow our hearts, and find love in our own time." — Merida

Lesson: Be brave enough to take your life into your own hands and make it what you want it to be.