The Lion King Family Quotes

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

Quote #1

MUFASA: That "hairball" is my son. And your future king.

When Scar insults the newborn Simba by calling him a hairball, Mufasa is there to defend his young son and put Scar in his place.

Quote #2

ZAZU: There's one in every family, sire.

Zazu's assurance echoes a timeworn truism: every family has its black sheep. Or scarred lion. Or general pain in the butt.

Quote #3

MUFASA: That's 'cause nobody messes with your dad.

Mufasa takes his role as father very seriously and is always eager to remind Simba—who, in this instance, was almost just eaten by hyenas—that he's always going to be there for him.