Mary Poppins Happiness Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Mary Poppins.

Quote #1

MARY: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and - snap - the job's a game!

This is the essence of Mary Poppins philosophy. Life is usually boring and full of chores. But if you add a little fun and turn jobs into games, then—you're cooking with gas. Your whole life is ecstatic.

Quote #2

JANE: Mary Poppins taught us the most wonderful word!

MICHAEL: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

GEORGE: What on Earth are you talking about, supercal... super... or whatever the infernal thing is?

JANE: It's something to say when you don't know what to say.

GEORGE: Yes, well, I always know what to say.

Nonsense—like saying "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"—is an important part of life and being happy. If everything always had to be full of sense and purpose, life would be totally boring. But a little nonsense makes it all better.

Quote #3

MARY: A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

This is actually a quote from John Keats' "Endymion." Basically, Keats is saying that beautiful things are great. They make you happy. And they don't get old.