The Lion King Manipulation Quotes

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

Quote #1

SCAR: But the king is dead. And if it weren't for you, he'd still be alive.

Scar manipulates Simba into believing that his puny baby roar caused the wildebeest stampede that killed his father.

Quote #2

SCAR: I will be king. Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!

Here, Scar makes some insanely empty promises to a pack of hyenas in order to get them to kill his brother and nephew.

Quote #3

SCAR: I know it sounds sordid / But you'll be rewarded / When you have given your due.

Scar continues to make empty promises to the beleaguered hyenas, this time in song form.