In 2016 Disney released their popular 3D animated adventure film Moana. Situated in a quaint Polynesian village by the ocean, Moana finds herself setting sail for uncharted territory. You see, an unseen occurrence has her on a trip to locate the legendary demigod named Maui in hopes of saving Moana’s beloved native villagers.
This multi-million dollar movie features the voices of both Dwayne Johnson and Nicole Scherzinger. It also includes a special song tribute by Dwayne aka Maui in honor of Moana. (Be sure to watch the great video clip below after reading the quotes!) Unbeknownst to some, the word Moana means “Ocean”, which is appropriate considering her love of the beach.
May these inspirational Moana quotes help lead you down a path to success and encourage you to grab the brass ring of life.
Inspirational Quotes from The Movie Moana
1. “Okay, first, I’m not a princess, I’m the daughter of the chief.” — Moana
2. “If you wear a dress, and have an animal sidekick, you’re a princess.” — Moana
3. “The call isn’t out there at all, it’s inside me.” — Moana
4. “There is no darkness. There are no monsters.” — Chief Tui
5. “I am Moana of Motunui. You will board my boat, sail across the sea, and restore the heart of Te Fiti.” — Moana
6. “Same difference.” Moana
7. “If I go, there is just no telling how far I will go.” — Moana
8. “But we don’t go there. It’s dangerous.” — Chief Tui
9. “Sometimes our strengths lie beneath the surface … Far beneath, in some cases.” — Moana
10. “Sometimes who we wish we were, what we wish we could do, is just not meant to be.” — Sina
11. “Come what may, I know the way.” — Moana
12. “You are the future of our people, Moana. And they are not out there. They are right here.” — Chief Tui
13. “Well, come to think of it Kid, honestly I can go on and on I can explain every natural phenomenon The tide, the grass, the ground, oh That was Maui just messing around. I killed an eel, I buried its guts. Sprouted a tree, now you got coconuts. What’s the lesson? What is the take-away? Don’t mess with Maui when he’s on the break-away. And the tapestry here on my skin Is a map of the victories I win! Look where I’ve been. I make everything happen Look at that mini-Maui just tippity-tappin’. Well, anyway let me say you’re welcome.” — Maui
14. “See that line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me and no one knows how far it goes.” — Moana
15. “I wasn’t born a demi-god. I had human parents. They took one look and they decided… that they did not want me. So, they threw me into the ocean like I was nothing. Somehow, I was rescued by the Gods. They gave me the fish hook. They made me… “Maui”. So… Back to the humans, I went. I gave them everything. Islands, fire, and coconuts. Heh, everything they can never get enough of.” — Maui
16. “He is hard on you because he is you.” — Grandma Tala
17. “I am self-taught.” — Moana
18. “Some of our strengths lie beneath the surface, while others… far beneath…” — Moana
19. “Now I know why you always told me to be strong. Because you knew, you knew that one day I would need the strength to bear your loss.” — Moana
20. “I don’t have to tell him anything. I am his mother.” — Grandma Tala
21. “Hero of men. It’s actually ‘Maui, shapeshifter, Demigod of the wind and sea, hero of men.’ I interrupted, from the top—hero of men. Go.” — Maui
22. “Whatever just happened… blame it on the pig.” — Grandma Tala
23. “The ocean is in my soul and my soul is in the ocean.” — Moana
24. “I am the village crazy lady that is my job.” — Grandma Tala
25. “It’s called wayfinding, princess. It’s not just sails and knots, it’s seeing where you’re going in your mind. Knowing where you are by knowing where you’ve been.” — Maui
26.”If there’s something you want to tell me, just tell me! Is there something you want to tell me?” — Moana
27. “The past shouldn’t be feared for it guides our future.” — Moana
28. “The answer to the question you have been asking yourself. Who are you meant to be? Go in and bang the drum and find out.” —Grandma Tala
29. “Listen. For a thousand years, I’ve only been thinking about keepin’ this hair silky, getting my hook, and being awesome, again.” — Maui
30. “My job is to deliver Maui across the great ocean I should – I should be sailing.” — Moana
31. “Bonding is not measured by the time you spent together, but by the comfort, you find when you realize you have each other.” — Moana
32. “When you use a bird to write with it’s called tweeting.” — Maui
33. “The power of creation … For a crustacean!” — Tamatoa
34. “There is nowhere you could go that I won’t be with you.” — Grandma Tala
35. “I will carry you here in my heart. You will remind me that come what may I know the way.” — Moana
36. “Congratulations on not being dead, girlie. You surprised me.” — Maui
37. “Can we be real? If my name was Sebastian and I had a cool Jamaican accent, you’d totally help me. You would, you know you would.” — Tamatoa
38. “I have crossed the horizon to find you. — I know your name. — They have stolen the heart from inside you. — But this does not define you. — This is not who you are. — You know who you are… who you truly are.” — Moana
39. “You may hear a voice inside. And if that voice starts to whisper to follow the farthest star, then it is inside you.” — Moana
40. “Why did you bring me here. I am not the right person. You have to choose someone else. Choose someone else.” — Moana
41. “I ate my grandma! And it took a week because she was absolutely humongous.” — Tamatoa
42. “When you use a bird to write with, it’s called tweeting.” — Maui
43. “Sometimes our strength lies beneath the surface, far beneath in some cases.” — Moana
44. “I’m going to miss you, Drumstick.” — Maui
45. “I can lead with pride; I can make us strong I’ll be satisfied if I play along. But the voice inside sings a different song. What is wrong with me?” — Moana
46. “You can come with us, ya know. My people are going to need a master way-finder.” — Moana
47. “He’s hard on you because … because he was you.” — Sina
48. “I like to dance with the water. The undertow on the waves. The water is mischievous.” — Grandma Tala
49. “Her heart held the greatest power ever known.” — Moana
50. “You’re measuring the stars, not giving the sky a high five.” — Maui
Also see quotes from the Fault in Our Stars, and Cinderella.
Video: You’re Welcome from Moana (sung by Dwayne Johnson)
Related: The best quotes from Tinkerbell
Summary
There you go, our 50 most inspiring Moana quotes to instill in your daily life. We hope that they help brighten up the day and instill wisdom for future use.
If you should be in need of a good laugh, let Maui cheer you up with quote 32; ” “When you use a bird to write with it’s called tweeting.”!
Image Credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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