Quote

Laughter is America's most important export.

Walt Disney

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Walt Disney
Age: 64 †
Born: 1901
Born: December 5
Died: 1966
Died: February 15
Actor
Animator
Caricaturist
Director
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Illustrator
Inventor
Manufacturer
Painter
Screenwriter
Chicago
Illinois
Walter Elias Disney
W. Disney
Walter E. Disney
Export
Patriotism
Laughter
America
Important

More quotes by Walt Disney

Image
The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.
Walt Disney
Image
Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination.
Walt Disney
Image
Do what you do so well that those who see you do what you do are going to come back to see you do it again and tell others that they should see you do what you do.
Walt Disney
Image
Disneyland is not just another amusement park. It's unique, and I want it kept that way. Besides, you don't work for a dollar - you work to create and have fun.
Walt Disney
Image
It's always a challenge bringing a great story classic to the screen. Giving visual form to the characters and places that have only existed in the imagination. But it's the kind of challenge we enjoy.
Walt Disney
Image
We don't make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies.
Walt Disney
Image
Part of the Disney success is our ability to create a believable world of dreams that appeals to all age groups. The kind of entertainment we create is meant to appeal to every member of the family.
Walt Disney
Image
I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse.
Walt Disney
Image
Adults are only kids grown up
Walt Disney
Image
Mickey's a nice fellow who never does anyone any harm, who gets into scrapes through no fault of his own but always manages to come up grinning.
Walt Disney
Image
Think beyond your lifetime, if you want to do something truly great.
Walt Disney
Image
I wanted to retain my individuality. I was afraid of being hampered by studio policies. I knew if someone else got control, I would be restrained.
Walt Disney
Image
A good ending is vital to a picture, the single most important element, because it is what the audience takes with them out of the theater.
Walt Disney
Image
For every laugh, there should be a tear.
Walt Disney
Image
[Mickey Mouse] He popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes of my brother Roy and myself were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner.
Walt Disney
Image
The four Cs of making dreams come true: Curiosity, Courage, Consistency, Confidence.
Walt Disney
Image
The fun is in always building something. After it's built, you play with it awhile and then you're through. You see, we never do the same thing twice around here. We're always opening up new doors.
Walt Disney
Image
I don't believe in playing down to children, either in life or in motion pictures. I didn't treat my own youngsters like fragile flowers, and I think no parent should.
Walt Disney
Image
In my work I try to reach and speak to that innocence, showing it the fun and joy of living showing it that laughter is healthy showing it that the human species, although happily ridiculous at times, is still reaching for the stars.
Walt Disney
Image
Art was always a means to an end with me. You get an idea, and you just can't wait. Once you've started, then you're in there with the punches flying. There's plenty of trouble, but you can handle it. You can't back out. It gets you down once in a while, but it's exciting. Our whole business is exciting.
Walt Disney