The Lion King Coming of Age Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Lion King.

Quote #1

SIMBA: I just can't wait to be king!

Simba is so little and so excited to grow up that it's kind of adorable.

Quote #2

SIMBA: Free to run around all day / Free to do it all my way.

Silly little baby Simba assumes that being king means you get to have all the fun in the world all day long while Zazu chases you around, warning you not to slide down the neck of an ostrich.

Quote #3

SIMBA: I was just trying to be brave like you.

After Simba is nearly devoured by hyenas, he learns an important lesson about growing up: you don't need to get yourself into danger in order to prove that you're brave.