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An image of Robin Hood with his quote: "We never rob. We just sort of borrow a bit from those who can afford it." | Source: Facebook.com/DisneyRobinHood
An image of Robin Hood with his quote: "We never rob. We just sort of borrow a bit from those who can afford it." | Source: Facebook.com/DisneyRobinHood

48 Disney 'Robin Hood' Quotes from 1973 Film Adaptation Remaining Popular

Salwa Nadeem
Aug 03, 2023
01:00 A.M.
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Walt Disney Production has always come up with some of the best animated movies, and the 1973 "Robin Hood" is one of them. This movie became popular soon after its release, providing its viewers with helpful life lessons. Read these 48 Disney "Robin Hood" Quotes for some inspiration.

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If you grew up watching Disney movies in the 1970s, "Robin Hood" would be one of your favorites. It teaches its young audience to stand up against injustices, even if it means challenging someone in authority.

The movie's main characters include Robin Hood, Little John, Allan-a-Dale, Prince John, Sir Hiss, Maid Marian, and The Sheriff of Nottingham. These characters, among others, are voiced by some of the best actors of that time. Read these 48 Disney "Robin Hood" quotes to learn more about these characters.

Robin Hood's quote: "Keep your chin up. Someday, there'll be happiness again in Nottingham, you'll see." | Source: Amodays

Robin Hood's quote: "Keep your chin up. Someday, there'll be happiness again in Nottingham, you'll see." | Source: Amodays

Funny and Serious Quotes from Robin Hood

"Traitor to the crown? That crown belongs to King Richard. Long live King Richard." ― Robin Hood

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"Marian, my love, will you marry me?" ― Robin Hood

"The sheriff and his whole posse couldn't lift you off the ground." ― Robin Hood

"Ooh-de-la-lay. Ooh-de-la-lay. Fortune tellers." ― Robin Hood

"Keep your chin up. Someday, there'll be happiness again in Nottingham, you'll see." ― Robin Hood

Robin Hood's quote: "Ah, but remember, faint hearts never won, fair lady. Fear not, my friends." | Source: Amodays

Robin Hood's quote: "Ah, but remember, faint hearts never won, fair lady. Fear not, my friends." | Source: Amodays

"Jehosaphat, Trigger. Put that peashooter down!" ― Robin Hood

"For our honeymoon: London. Normandy." ― Robin Hood

"I'm gonna win that Golden Arrow, and then I'm goin' to present meself to Maid Marian." ― Robin Hood

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"Ah, but remember, faint hearts never won, fair lady. Fear not, my friends." ― Robin Hood

"Rob?.. That's a naughty word. We never rob. We just sort of borrow a bit from those who can afford it." ― Robin Hood

Robin Hood's quote: "Chances? You must be joking! That was just a bit of a lark, Little John." | Source: Amodays

Robin Hood's quote: "Chances? You must be joking! That was just a bit of a lark, Little John." | Source: Amodays

"A face appears. A crown is on his noble brow." ― Robin Hood

"There she is, Little John. Isn't she beautiful?" ― Robin Hood

"A kiss to the winner? Oodelaly! Come on, Johnny! What are we waiting for?" ― Robin Hood

"Chances? You must be joking! That was just a bit of a lark, Little John." ― Robin Hood

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"Ah, stop worrying. This disguise will fool my own mother." ― Robin Hood

Little John's quote: "You know something, Robin? You're taking too many chances." | Source: Amodays

Little John's quote: "You know something, Robin? You're taking too many chances." | Source: Amodays

"Seven? That does make you the man of the house." ― Robin Hood

Little John Quotes Filled with Adventure Spirit

"Cool it, loverboy! You're heart's running away with your head!" ― Little John

"You know something, Robin? You're taking too many chances." ― Little John

"That's a gas. We ain't even been arrested yet." ― Little John

"A minute before he knows we're there, Ol' Rob'll snatch his underwear!" ― Little John

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Little John's quote: "Borrow?! Boy, are we in debt?" | Source: Amodays

Little John's quote: "Borrow?! Boy, are we in debt?" | Source: Amodays

"You know somethin', Robin. I was just wondering, are we good guys or bad guys? You know, I mean, uh? Our robbin' the rich to feed the poor." ― Little John

"You're burning the chow!" ― Little John

"Well, for one thing, you can't cook." ― Little John

"Borrow?! Boy, are we in debt?" ― Little John

"Pretty hard to laugh hanging there, Rob." ― Little John

Prince John's quote: "I sentence you to sudden, instant, and even immediate death!" | Source: Amodays

Prince John's quote: "I sentence you to sudden, instant, and even immediate death!" | Source: Amodays

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"Okay, big shot, now tell him to untie my buddy." ― Little John

"Prince John: One more hiss out of you, and you are walking to Nottingham.

Sir Hiss: (under his breath) Snakes don't walk, they slither. So there." ― "Robin Hood"

"Prince John: Robbed! I've been robbed! Hiss! You're never around when I need you!

[Sir Hiss comes out of the basket where Prince John had stuffed him in after trying to warn the Prince that the so-called fortune tellers were stealing the jewels from his rings]

Prince John: [coughs awkwardly] I've been robbed.

Hiss: Of course, you've been robbed!" ― "Robin Hood"

"I sentence you to sudden, instant, and even immediate death!" ― Prince John

"Prince John: Mother always did like Richard best. (grabs his ear and begins sucking his thumb)

Hiss: Your Highness, please don't do that, if you don't mind me saying so.

(John ignores him and continues sucking his thumb)

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Hiss: You see, you have a very loud thumb.

(John still ignores and continues sucking his thumb)" ― "Robin Hood"

The Sheriff of Nottingham's quote: "Listen, Scissorbill. If you shoot half as well as you blabbermouth, you're better than Robin Hood." | Source: Amodays

The Sheriff of Nottingham's quote: "Listen, Scissorbill. If you shoot half as well as you blabbermouth, you're better than Robin Hood." | Source: Amodays

"Sir Hiss: I knew it. I knew it! I just knew this would happen! I tried to warn you, but, no, no, no, you wouldn't listen. You just had to...

(Prince John scowls)

Sir Hiss: [flinching away in fear] Ah! Ah! Ahh!!

(Prince John angrily pulls out a mirror so he can smash it)

Sir Hiss: Seven years bad-(Prince John smashes the mirror) Oh! ...luck. That's what it is. Besides, you broke your mother's mirror.

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Prince John: [whimpering] Mommy! [begins sucking his thumb, then looks at it] I've got a dirty thumb." ― "Robin Hood"

"Oh, you've got it all wrong, Hiss. The Sniveling, Groveling, Measely, Weaseling." ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"You're under arrest for high treason to the Crown!" ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"Listen, Scissorbill. If you shoot half as well as you blabbermouth, you're better than Robin Hood."― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"Criminently, now I know why your mama called you 'Nutsy.'" ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

The Sheriff of Nottingham's quote: "It sure is, and I think I'll take it to poor Prince John. Every little bit helps." | Source: Amodays

The Sheriff of Nottingham's quote: "It sure is, and I think I'll take it to poor Prince John. Every little bit helps." | Source: Amodays

"Never dreaming that a scheming sheriff and his posse was a-watching them and gathering around." ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

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"Well, greetings from your friendly neighborhood tax collector." ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"But, but Sire, it's a big hit. The whole village is singing it." ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"It sure is, and I think I'll take it to poor Prince John. Every little bit helps." ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"What in tarnation you tryin' to do, you birdbrain?" ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"Nutsy, how am I supposed to sleep with you yelling "all's well" all the time?" ― The Sheriff of Nottingham

"Alright, laugh, you two rouges, but there's gonna be a big to-do in Nottingham." ― Friar Tuck

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"You want taxes? I'll give you taxes!" ― Friar Tuck

"Well, it's raining now! Things can't get worse!" ― Friar Tuck

Friar Tuck's quote: "Get out of my church! Out! Out! Out! Out!" | Source: Amodays

Friar Tuck's quote: "Get out of my church! Out! Out! Out! Out!" | Source: Amodays

"Oh, for heaven's sake, son. You're no outlaw. Why, someday you'll be called a great hero." ― Friar Tuck

"A pox on the Phony King of England." ― Friar Tuck

"Get out of my church! Out! Out! Out! Out!" ― Friar Tuck

"Every town has its ups and downs, sometimes ups outnumber the downs, but not in Nottingham." ― Alan-a-Dale

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Little John's quote: "Well, for one thing, you can't cook." | Source: Amodays

Little John's quote: "Well, for one thing, you can't cook." | Source: Amodays

This 1973 Disney movie has dialogues that leave the viewers thinking about the real-life issues highlighted by the writers. It gives its young audience some essential lessons while keeping them entertained with the storyline.

Other animated movies made during that time include "The Jungle Book," "The Aristocats," "The Rescuers," and "The Fox and the Hound." Disney movies used to inspire many children back in the day and continue to do so today. To dive deep into Disney movies, read these 40 "Tangled" quotes to brighten your day.

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