Walt Disney is one of the most fascinating people in history. His work and life have inspired millions of people worldwide, and his legacy continues to live on today. Walt had been interested in drawing since he was a kid and would spend hours drawing on any piece of paper he could find. His parents encouraged him to draw as much as possible and allowed him to attend art classes to cultivate his talent.
A pioneer of the American animation industry and a popular showman, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. He had a dream of making something special, and he did it. He also ensured that it was something people could enjoy together as a family; that’s why his work stands the test of time. Disney’s animation studio was responsible for creating some of the most famous and beloved animated characters in history. From Mickey Mouse to Donald Duck, he marked the childhood of generations and produced some of the best animated movies, which became works of art. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won or received 26 Oscars from 59 nominations!
Despite his apparent bubbly personality, those who knew him said he was actually a quite shy, insecure, and lonely man, the perfect representation of a genius. But at the same time, he was a perfectionist. He wanted his work to be the best of the best. You can’t help but love Walt Disney because he loved what he gifted us. That’s why we want to pay homage to his work with a collection of the best quotes by Walt Disney!
#81
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
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#82
"Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood."
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#83
"My greatest reward is that I have been able to build this wonderful organization."
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#84
"I am not influenced by the techniques or fashions of any other motion picture company."
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#85
"I am corny, you know? But I think there are just about 140 million people in this country who are just as corny as I am."
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#86
“I resent the limitations of my own imagination.”
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#87
"I am in no sense of the word a great artist, not even a great animator; I have always had men working for me whose skills were greater than my own. I am an idea man."
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#88
"Most of my life I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job."
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#89
"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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#90
"I don’t like formal gardens. I like wild nature. It’s just the wilderness instinct in me, I guess."
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#91
“The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements but rather with the things we do for the people we love and esteem, and whose respect we need.”
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#92
“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.”
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#93
“Fantasy, if it’s really convincing, can’t become dated, for the simple reason that it represents a flight into a dimension that lies beyond the reach of time.”
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#94
“Let your heart guide you—it whispers. So, listen closely.”
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#95
“The more you are in a state of gratitude, the more you will attract things to be grateful for.”
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#96
“Part of the Disney success is our ability to create a believable world of dreams that appeals to all age groups. The kind of entertainment we create is meant to appeal to every member of the family.”
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#97
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 C's. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy.
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#98
"Leadership means that a group, large or small, is willing to entrust authority to a person who has shown judgment, wisdom, personal appeal, and proven competence."
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#99
"The important thing is the family. If you can keep the family together — and that’s the backbone of our whole business, catering to families — that’s what we hope to do."
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#100
"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."
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