20 'Onward' Quotes that Will Uplift and Inspire You

Pixar's coming-of-age adventure "Onward" sees two young elves on a heartbreaking quest: to find a magic gem to see their deceased father just once.

Animation movies have come a long way, and Pixar's "Onward" pushes a lot of powerful buttons, from dealing with loss to coming to terms with fear and learning the power of belief.

In the 2020 movie, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, two young elves who live in a world where magic has faded, go on a quest to revive their deceased father briefly.

Audiences left the movie with warmed hearts, a smile on their lips, and several of the words of its characters echoing in their ears.

A still from Disney's "Onward" with Barley Lightfoot's quote: "Now you know the worst that could happen, so there's nothing to be scared of." | Source: facebook.com/pixaronward

"Onward" Quotes That Stayed in Our Hearts

"You have to take a risk to go on an adventure." — The Manticore

"Your birthday's a day to try new things!" — Laurel Lightfoot

"You need to start thinking less about the past and more about the future." — Laurel Lightfoot

"I never had a dad, but I always had you." — Ian Lightfoot

A still from Disney's "Onward" with Barley Lightfoot's quote: "I was never going to be scared again." | Source: facebook.com/pixaronward

"Onward" Quotes on Belief and Magic

"You can do this. I believe in you." — Barley Lightfoot

"Believe with every step." — Barley Lightfoot

"If you believe the bridge is there, then it's there." — Barley Lightfoot

"Your wings don't work because you stopped using them." — Barley Lightfoot

A still from Disney's "Onward" with Barley Lightfoot's quote: "Speak from your heart's fire." | Source: facebook.com/pixaronward

"Over time, magic faded away, but I hope there's a little magic left in you." — Narrator

"A person can only do magic if they have the gift." — Barley Lightfoot

"I think with a little bit of magic in your life; you can do anything." — Ian Lightfoot

"Magic doesn't get it wrong." — Barley Lightfoot

A still from Disney's "Onward" with Laurel Lightfoot's quote: "You need to start thinking less about the past and more about the future." | Source: facebook.com/pixaronward

"Onward" Quotes on Fear and Truth

"Now you know the worst that could happen, so there's nothing to be scared of." — Barley Lightfoot

"You just have to let your inner warrior out." — Barley Lightfoot

"I was supposed to say goodbye, but I was scared. That's when I decided I was never going to be scared again." — Barley Lightfoot

"Disguising yourself is a lie, so you tell the truth to get by. Barley " — Barley Lightfoot

"Speak from your heart's fire."— Barley Lightfoot

"On a quest, the clear path is never the right one." — Barley Lightfoot

"Remember, on a quest, you've got to use what you've got." — Barley Lightfoot

̌A still from Disney's "Onward" with Barley Lightfoot's quote: "A person can only do magic if they have the gift." | Source: facebook.com/pixaronward

So many of the words exchanged between our heroes from "Onward" touch our hearts because they are true and address the sorrows, doubts, and challenges that we face in our everyday lives -- but maybe they can inspire us too.

Ian, played by Tom Holland, has no memory of his father but is timid, while Barley, played by Chris Pratt, is a gamer eager for real-life adventures.

The two brothers' quest has them facing danger and their inner frailties. The quest's success is not measured by the expected -- Ian never does meet his father -- but by the transformation the two undergo.

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