40 Lisa Quotes: ‘The Simpsons’’ Saxophone-Loving Genius Has Her Say

"The Simpsons" remain one of the most acclaimed and loved television shows along with its characters, such as the brilliant and brainy Lisa Simpson. Learn more about her by reading her 40 quotes.

Lisa Simpson is the daughter of Homer and Marge Simpson from the cartoon series "The Simpsons." She is intellectually gifted, has a talent for the saxophone, and feels strongly about many social issues about which she is not afraid to speak up.

She also has an older brother Bart Simpson, who slacks in school and has an affinity for getting into trouble. Read the following 40 quotes to learn more about Lisa and how she navigates life in and outside her family.

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: "You're like Christopher Columbus. You discovered something millions of people knew about before you." | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

Funny Lisa Simpson Quotes

“Mom, look, I found something more fun than complaining!” — Lisa Simpson

"I am the lizard queen!" — Lisa Simpson

"Nothing you say can upset us. We’re the MTV generation... Ehh." — Lisa Simpson

“You think you know fear? Well, I've seen them naked!” — Lisa Simpson

"You're like Christopher Columbus. You discovered something millions of people knew about before you." — Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: “Mom, look, I found something more fun than complaining!” | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

"Why do I get the feeling that someday I'll be describing this to a psychiatrist?"— Lisa Simpson

“Dad, women won't like being shot in the face.” — Lisa Simpson

"We’ve inherited quite a budget crunch from President Trump." — Lisa Simpson

Brainy Lisa Simpson Quotes

“Dad! The second amendment is just a remnant from the revolutionary day. It has no meaning today.” — Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: “Shut up, brain. I got friends now. I don’t need you anymore.” | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

“Pablo Neruda Said, 'Laughter is the language of the soul.'" — Lisa Simpson

“You mean those leagues where parents push their kids into vicious competition to compensate for their own failed dreams of glory?” — Lisa Simpson

“I just think it's a fantasy. If you believe in angels, why not sea monsters, unicorns or leprechauns?” — Lisa Simpson

“Shut up, brain. I got friends now. I don’t need you anymore.” — Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: “Don’t you think we ought to attack the roots of our social problems?” | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

“Don’t you think we ought to attack the roots of our social problems?” — Lisa Simpson

“According to Eternity Magazine, you can lose weight through subliminal learning. That’s where an idea is suddenly implanted in your head without you even knowing it.” — Lisa Simpson

“Cheer up, Dad. Did you know the Chinese use the same word for ‘crisis’ as they do for ‘opportunity?’” — Lisa Simpson

“It’s not my nature to complain, but so far today we’ve had three movies, two film strips, and an hour and a half of magazine time. I just don’t feel challenged.” — Lisa Simpson

"I am tired of being a corporate shill! From now on, I will speak out against the evils in society.” — Lisa Simpson

Feminist Lisa Simpson Quotes

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: “This goes against every feminist bone in my body, but dad, can’t you control your woman?” | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

“It’s not funny, Bart. Millions of girls will grow up thinking that this is the right way to act—that they can never be more than vacuous ninnies whose only goal is to look pretty, land a rich husband, and spend all day on the phone with their equally vacuous friends talking about how damn terrific it is to look pretty and have a rich husband!” — Lisa Simpson

“All right. No husband.” — Lisa Simpson

"That’s right. A girl who wants to play football. How about that?” — Lisa Simpson

“This goes against every feminist bone in my body, but dad, can’t you control your woman?” — Lisa Simpson

More Lisa Simpson Quotes

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: “Does it make you feel superior to tear down people’s dreams?” | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

“I like him. He’s smart, he’s sensitive, he’s clearly not obsessed with his physical appearance.” — Lisa Simpson

“For once in your life, be cool.” — Lisa Simpson

"What do you say to a boy to let him know you're not interested?" — Lisa Simpson

"My interests include music, science, justice, animals, shapes, feelings…” — Lisa Simpson

“Does it make you feel superior to tear down people’s dreams?” — Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: "I learned that beneath my goody-two-shoes lies some very dark socks." | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

"Dad, those all come from the same animal.” — Lisa Simpson

“They want sentiment? I'll pump 'em so full of sap they'll have to blow their nose with a pancake!” — Lisa Simpson

“Bart, the only reason to apologize is if you look deep down inside yourself and you find a spot, something you wish wasn’t there, because you feel bad you hurt your sister’s feelings.” — Lisa Simpson

“Remember, Dad, all glory is fleeting.” — Lisa Simpson

“My brother is using worms. But I, who feel the tranquility far outweighs the actual catching of fish, am using nothing.” — Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: “Come on, Bart. Cartoons don't have to be 100% realistic.." | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

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"I learned that beneath my goody-two-shoes lies some very dark socks." — Lisa Simpson

“Come on, Bart. Cartoons don't have to be 100% realistic.” — Lisa Simpson

“It’s awful being a kid. No one listens to you.” — Lisa Simpson

"I believe they prefer to be called 'conjoined twins.'” — Lisa Simpson

“If you take away our cartoons, we'll grow up without a sense of humor and be robots.” — Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson, with her quote: "I am tired of being a corporate shill! From now on, I will speak out against the evils in society.” | Source: facebook.com/TheSimpsons

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