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From Musafa To Scar – Over 50 Of The Best Lion King Quotes

Needing a little "Hakuna Matata!" to pick up your day? All the stress of daily life leaving a bit of a Scar in your happiness? Look no further for funny and inspirational quotes than the 1994 classic The Lion King! A love movie filled with the joy, romance, trepidation, and tragedy essential to any coming of age story, The Lion King explores "The Circle of Life," the idea that "you should never take more than you give." Let these quotes remind you that, like Simba, misfortune and tragedy don't have to define our futures.
Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.
Musafa


Oh, and just between us, you might want to work on that little roar of yours. Hmm?
Scar


There’s a good lad. You run along now and have fun. And remember… its our little secret.
Scar

Oh, Simba, you must understand. The pressures of ruling a kingdom…
Scar


Temper, temper. I wouldn’t *dream* of challenging you.
Scar

I’m only brave when I *have* to be. Simba, being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble.
Musafa

Now this looks familiar. Hmmmm, where have I seen this before? Let me think… Oh, yes, I remember! This is just the way your father looked before he died. And here’s my little secret…I killed Mufasa.
Scar

Run away Simba…Run. Run away and never return.
Scar

Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you.
Musafa

I was first in line, until the little hair ball was born!
Scar

Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true King. Remember who you are.
Mufasa’s Ghost


I despise guessing games.
Scar

Oooh… I quiver with *fear*…
Scar

Ahh, so you haven’t told them your little secret. Well, Simba, now’s your chance to tell them. Tell them who is responsible for Mufasa’s death!
Scar

But Simba, I am family! It’s the hyenas, who are the real enemy! It was their fault! It was their idea!
Scar

Where is your hunting party? They’re not doing their job.
Scar

I’m surrounded by idiots…
Scar

If it weren’t for you Mufasa would still be alive. It’s your fault he’s dead. Do you deny it?
Scar

And he’s absolutely right! It’s far too dangerous. Only the bravest lions go there.
Scar

A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun.
Mufasa

Simba, it’s to die for.
Scar


No, Simba, you’re in trouble again. But this time, Daddy isn’t here to save you. And now everyone knows *why*!
Scar

Don’t turn your back on me, Scar!
Mufasa

You know the law: never mention that name in my presence. I am the king!
Scar

You’re in trouble again. But this time Daddy isn’t here to save you and now everyone knows *why*!
Scar


You run along now, and have fun. And remember… it’s our little secret
Scar

Truth? But, truth is in the eye of the behol.
Scar

Mufasa’s death was a terrible tragedy; but to lose Simba, who had barely begun to live… For me it is a deep personal loss. So it is with a heavy heart that I assume the throne. Yet, out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise to greet the dawning of a new era… in which lion and hyena come together, in a great and glorious future!
Scar

Long live the king
Scar


You deliberately disobeyed me!
Mufasa

Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom.
Mufasa

Well, forgive me for not leaping for joy. Bad back, you know.
Scar

When we die, our bodies become the grass, and the antelope eat the grass. And so we are all connected in the great Circle of Life.
Musafa

I’m the king. I can do whatever I want.
Scar

What am I going to do with him?
Mufasa

There’s more to being a king than getting your way all the time.
Musafa

Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars….So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you. And so will I.
Mufasa

Whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you, and so will I.
Musafa

It’s the lioness’s job to do the hunting.
Scar

Well, as far as brains go, I got the lion’s share. But, when it comes to brute strength… I’m afraid I’m at the shallow end of the gene pool.
Scar

Oh, must this all end in violence? I’d hate to be responsible for the death of a family member.
Scar

Out of the ashes of this tragedy, we shall rise to greet the dawning of a new era
Scar

Oops! Oh, dear, I’ve said too much! Well, I suppose you’d have found out sooner or later, you being so clever and all. Just promise me you’ll never visit that dreadful place!
Scar

A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king.
Mufasa

You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the Circle of life.
Mufasa’s Ghost

I’m *ten* times the king Mufasa was!
Scar

Oh, Zazu, do lighten up. Sing something with a little bounce in it.
Scar

Before sunrise, he’s *your* son.
Mufasa

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