25 Mirabel Quotes ‘Encanto’: About Family and the True Meaning of Miracles

"Encanto" is a beloved Disney film that explores intergenerational trauma and unhealthy family dynamics, just to name two. Begin learning about these themes by reading the 25 magical quotes below.

"Encanto" is set in Columbia in what appears to be an intentionally unclear period. The main character, Mirabel Madrigal, is part of a family that inherited gifts from a "miracle" bestowed upon the family. This occurred when their abuela or grandmother fled from a conflict, and her deceased husband gave up his life to protect her and the children.

The miracle closed up their surroundings with mountainous borders to protect the family and other villagers, with all the children and grandchildren, except Mirabel, receiving gifts such as super strength or talking to animals.

This lack of a gift is a sore point for Mirabel as it strains her relationship with her family, especially her grandmother. She never feels good enough. But, when the magic begins fading, she sets out on a journey to prove her worth to her family by saving the miracle.

Read 25 of Mirabel's quotes below to find out more.

An image of Mirabel, with her quote: "Sometimes family weirdos just get a bad rap." | Source: Youtube.com/DisneyMusicVEVO

Quotes about Family

"After I save the miracle, I'm bringing you home." ― Mirabel

"Welcome to the family Madrigal. There's so many stairs in the casa Madrigal. You think there would be another way to get so high 'cause we're magic, but no. Magical. How many stairs fit in here? Bruno, your room is the worst!" ― Mirabel

"Sometimes family weirdos just get a bad rap." ― Mirabel

"Today’s the day I make my family proud." ― Mirabel

"The truth is, gift or no gift, I am just as special as the rest of my family." ― Mirabel

An image of Mirabel, with her quote: "After I save the miracle, I'm bringing you home." | Source: Youtube.com/DisneyMusicVEVO

"I broke into Bruno's tower. I found his last vision. The family's in trouble. The magic is dying. The house is breaking. Luisa's gift is fading. And I think it's all because of me?" ― Mirabel

“We were given a miracle because of you. We are a family because of you.” ― Mirabel

Quotes about Magic and Miracles

“I will save the miracle. Wait. How do I save the miracle?"― Mirabel

"After I save the miracle, I'm bringing you home." ― Mirabel

"Abuela? It's okay! Everything's...We're gonna save the miracle. The magic..." ― Mirabel

An image of Mirabel, with her quote: “I will save the miracle. Wait. How do I save the miracle?" | Source: Youtube.com/DisneyMusicVEVO

"That's why I'm in the vision! I'm saving the miracle!" ― Mirabel

"Bless me now as you blessed us all those years ago when you gave us a miracle." ― Mirabel

Emotional Quotes

"I will never be good enough for you, will I?" ― Mirabel

"The miracle is dying because of you!" ― Mirabel

"I am sorry that your life is so great!" ― Mirabel

An image of Mirabel, with her quote: "I will never be good enough for you, will I?" | Source: Youtube.com/DisneyMusicVEVO

"All I need is a change. All I need is a chance." ― Mirabel

“Nothing could ever be broken that we can't fix together." ― Mirabel

An image of Mirabel, with her quote: "All I need is a change. All I need is a chance." | Source: Youtube.com/DisneyMusicVEVO

"But Mama, why am I the only one that didn’t get a gift?" ― Mirabel

"You're the one breaking our home!" ― Mirabel

"Luisa will never be strong enough. Isabela won't be perfect enough. Bruno left our family because you only saw the worst in him." ― Mirabel

"No, no, she needed me to ruin her proposal. And then we did all of this, and the candle burned brighter and the cracks..." ― Mirabel

Funny Quotes

An image of Mirabel, with her quote: "And that’s why coffee’s only for grown-ups." | Source: Youtube.com/DisneyMusicVEVO

"Whoa! A lot of stairs, but at least I'll have a friend. No, he flew away immediately." ― Mirabel

"And that’s why coffee’s only for grown-ups." ― Mirabel

An image of Mirabel, with her quote: “We were given a miracle because of you. We are a family because of you.” | Source: Youtube.com/DisneyMusicVEVO

By the end of the film, the dynamics in the family have become healthier as Mirabel realizes she is not the only one who feels as if she isn't good enough. Her grandmother realizes how her trauma has caused her to treat her children and grandchildren poorly.

Many would be surprised that Stephanie Beatriz, who plays the very serious Detective Rosa Diaz from "Brooklyn 99," is the voice of Mirabel. Other familiar names who voice characters in the film include Wilmer Valderrama, Diane Guerrero, and John Leguizamo.

Traverse deeper into this world of magic and miracles by reading: 20 Funny 'Encanto' Quotes to Remind Everyone Why It's a Great Family Movie.