Dumbo Quotes
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Source: Dumbo
Speaker: Timothy Mouse
Don't just fly, soar.
Context
This line is from the film Dumbo, directed by Ben Sharpsteen (1941).
Before Dumbo was an amusement park ride with never-ending lines, it was a sweet Disney animated film about a little elephant with big ears, who was bullied for looks and basically orphaned. Luckily, Timothy Q. Mouse is there to believe in him and his flying abilities.
And with the help of some unfortunately named crows and a "magical" feather, which is many children's introduction to the concept of the placebo effect, Dumbo does end up flying and doing amazing stunts for the circus performers that once taunted him. He becomes a big shot on the traveling circus circuit and really lives up to this quote.
Honestly, Dumbo is quite a motivational fellow.
Where you've heard it
This is a quote plastered all over Disney fan blogs, Tumblr, and Pinterest boards. It's also a popular tattoo choice.
Additional Notable References:
- You can get a pretty silver necklace with this quote on it.
- Relive your childhood with this video of the Dumbo the Flying Elephant Ride at Disneyland.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
This is a great quote. Feel free to drop it when someone needs a little extra motivation.