Summary

  • Snow White quotes are underrated but have become timeless in the Disney fandom, keeping Snow's memory alive.
  • The film's importance to Disney's success ensures that Snow White will always be a fan-favorite and a classic.
  • Snow White's positive outlook and uplifting songs make her one of the most optimistic Disney princesses, despite her darker storyline.

It's been over 85 years since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs first was released, introducing viewers to Disney's first princess and some great Snow White quotes. The tale of a woman who befriends seven dwarves while hiding from the evil queen is known around the world. And as dated as some of the movie's takes are, it's still a timeless classic that's amazing to rewatch. Some of Snow White's famous lines are still repeated today to keep Snow's memory alive in the Disney fandom. In fact, Snow White quotes are some of the more underrated ones among Disney Princesses.

The film was the first full-length animated feature ever to grace screens. Because of its importance to Disney's success, Snow White will always be a fan-favorite regardless of how much time goes by. While this iconic film has aged, and many other princesses and movies have followed, it is, without a doubt, an epic. The movie is beautiful, not only for its time but forever. Snow White is timeless.

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“Anyone Could See That The Prince Was Charming. The Only One For Me.”

Snow White

Part of the reason that early princes in Disney movies are simply referred to as “Prince Charming” with no name of their own is this Snow White quote. The first three Disney animated movies that adapted fairy tales - Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty - all focused on telling the story of the princesses. Even though they aren’t always looked upon favorably when it comes to their female characters, the movies are definitely about the titular woman. When Show White says this line, the prince who wakes her with a kiss becomes known as Prince Charming in pop culture, and the term ends up sticking for future fairy tale adaptations. In merchandise for the movie, however, the character’s name is Prince Florian, though some translations have labeled him as Ferdinand or Fernando as well.

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“Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, It’s Home From Work We Go.”

The Seven Dwarfs

It doesn't get any more iconic than hearing the seven dwarfs singing "Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it's home from work we go" at the start of Snow White. In the movie, once Snow makes herself at home in the dwarfs' house, the scene then shows where the homeowners are. As it turns out, the dwarfs are miners, mining for diamonds and rubies. After a hard day's work, the seven men march home singing a tune to lift their spirits. Even if Disney fans don't remember much about Snow White, this quote is one of the most well-known. Even fans who don't remember the specific words will remember the tune.

"Mark My Words, There’s Trouble A-Brewin’. Felt It Coming All Day. My Corns Hurt!”

Grumpy

A split image of Grumpy meeting Snow White and complaining

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs differs slightly from the original tale published in the 1800s. In the book, the dwarfs had different names, but in the movie, the dwarfs are named after their personalities. Grumpy is obviously one of the angrier dwarfs but he is also one of the more iconic ones. Upon entering their home, the dwarfs realize the lights are on, and their chimney is smoking. They don't know Snow White is inside and assume it is a dragon or a monster. Grumpy admits he knew something bad was going to happen that day because the "corns" on his feet hurt more than usual. This humorous line breaks up the frightful energy for kids in the audience and showcases his personality perfectly.

“With A Smile And A Song, Life Is Just Like A Bright Sunny Day. Your Cares Fade Away.”

Snow White

Snow White singing in the woods

After Snow is banned from her normal life because the Evil Queen wants her dead, she hides in the forest and makes friends with the wildlife. To make herself feel better, she sings "With a Smile and a Song" to the birds and deer. Singing this song helps Snow face her fears and recenter herself. Lyrics like "Life is like a bright sunny day, your cares fade away" are charming and positive. No matter how bad Snow has it, this line makes her optimistic. And while Snow White doesn't have Disney's best songs, they are definitely some of the more upbeat. It's why so many fans remember Snow White as one of the most optimistic of Disney princesses despite her darker storyline.

“What Are Wicked Wiles?” “I Don’t Know!”

Bashful & Grumpy

A split image of the some of the seven dwarfs talking after finding Snow White

When the Dwarfs first see Snow sleeping in their bed, their outlooks on what to do differ from each other. Grumpy tells the group that "all females is poison, they're full of wicked wiles!" And if audiences aren't sure what a wicked wiles is, they aren't alone. Bashful adorably asks Grumpy what it is and Grumpy has no answer. This Snow White quote is one of the best because it shows that Grumpy has no idea what he's talking about and just spouting nonsense because of his own preconceived fears. It's his own fears and resistance to change that actually make him "grumpy" in the movie.

"I’m Sure I’ll Get Along Somehow. Everything’s Going To Be Alright."

Snow White

This quote is one to take to heart. Snow White’s graceful way under pressure and hardship is one of the loveliest parts about her, and this quote truly encapsulates that. Although nothing is simple for Snow White, she chooses to look on the bright side and feels confident in herself and her ability to move forward. Snow's positive outlook makes her one of the more intelligent characters in Snow White because she doesn't focus on the negative. Thinking positively and believing in one’s self can go an incredibly long way, making this one of the best quotes in the movie.

“Lips Red As The Rose, Hair Black As Ebony, Skin White As Snow.”

Magic Mirror

The magic mirror in Snow White

The magic mirror is referenced or mimicked in other movies like Snow White, making him a popular figure in the Disney world. The magic mirror is an important character within this movie, and he is the one who does the job of describing exactly what Snow White looks like. When he's asked who the fairest of them all is, he makes it clear that it is Snow, and he sets up her appearance perfectly. It's a great quote, which sums up her appearance perfectly so that audiences know who he's talking about. "Lips as red as the rose" is a classic quote that Disney fans know is about Snow White without much background, which is why it's one of the best.

"Slave In The Magic Mirror, Come From The Farthest Space, Through Wind And Darkness, I Summon Thee. Speak! Let Me See Thy Face."

The Evil Queen

The Evil Queen reflected in the magic mirror in Snow White

When the Evil Queen first summons the magic mirror, she delivers this epic line to bring him to life. This showcases the magic that the character has, having to come from the farthest space alluding to that. However, the reason this quote is so good is because it sets up the Queen's personality and behavior right from the start. The queen in Snow White hasn't aged well in the slightest —especially calling the magic mirror a slave and demanding him to speak. However, she sets the tone for who she is within just one sentence, showing the power in words when done right. The audience isn't supposed to like her, and with this line, they definitely fear her.

"…And Then He Will Carry Me Away To His Castle, Where We Will Live Happily Ever After."

Snow White

Side by side images feature three angles of Prince Florian in Snow White

Although this isn’t the first time the phrase “happily ever after” is used in fiction, it is definitely one of the earliest times for Disney and one of the most iconic. Living happily ever after is most of the Disney Princess's dream, even if the prince they think they love is actually the villain. Snow White begins a long tradition of the notion of happily ever after princess movies, making this quote truly one of the greats. Although it might be a little dated in concept, it's iconic in the Disney fandom.

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"Go On, Have A Bite."

The Old Witch

Snow looking at the evil queen's apple in Snow White

The Evil Queen from Snow White is one of the most devious villains around. Disney fans love creating Evil Queen fan art to showcase their fascination with the character. She is incredibly jealous of Snow White’s beauty and can’t see how her own ugliness is more than just skin deep. When she transforms into an old witch to give Snow White an apple, she plays on Snow's kind heart to get her way. A cruel and iconic scene with an even more iconic Snow White quote, it's been adapted in other versions of the story, but also in other fairy-tale-like movies, like Enchanted. The poisoned apple has become synonymous with evil queens.

“Sink’s Empty. Hey, Someone Stole Our Dishes!”

Sneezy

Dopey and Grumpy pointing at Sneezy in Snow White

Sneezy doesn't have tons of lines in the movie, at least not ones that aren't interrupted by his sneezes. However, he does come out with this hilarious line when the dwarfs first get into their home and notice things are out of place and different. Sure, it doesn't make sense that Snow White would walk into the dwarf's home without knowing them, but it's a scene that's important to the movie. The dwarfs aren't the cleanest of people, and that's clear from this quote. Rather than thinking their pots and pans have been washed and cleaned, Sneezy goes straight to the conclusion that someone must have taken their dirty pots, which is a comical moment in a rather dramatic movie.

"I’d Like To See Anybody Make Me Wash If I Didn’t Wanna!"

Grumpy

Grumpy dwarf with his arms crossed in anger in Snow White

Grumpy is the kind of character that began relatably and has only remained relatable over time. Everyone gets a little "grumpy" sometimes, especially since he's not truly angry. This line from Grumpy is especially resonant for children and adults alike, who want the freedom to do as they please and not what someone else tells them to do. Grumpy is one of the more realistic Disney characters with quotes that add depth to the film, since his views differ from the other dwarfs.

"She’s Beautiful, Just Like An Angel."

Bashful

Bashful is the dwarf who endears audiences with his sweetness, earning him a great quote. His reverent whisper of awe about Snow White’s beauty is enough to melt hearts and earn intense agreement from those who hear it. Similar to Sleeping Beauty, Snow White also revolves around a princess who loves to sleep and can't wake up without the kiss of their one true love, and she appears flawless while in that enchanted sleep. Disney has moved away from the idea that all princesses have to have the seemingly conventional standards of beauty all the time - Anna even wakes up with tangled hair and drooling in Frozen - but that doesn't mean all the Disney princesses aren't equally beautiful.

"Over The Seven Jeweled Hills, Beyond The Seventh Wall, In The Cottage Of The Seven Dwarfs, Dwells Snow White, Fairest One Of All."

The Evil Queen

The Evil Queen in Disney's adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Meta lines that offer the title of the movie within them are a special favorite of moviegoers. And this line encapsulates everything there is to know about Snow White. Not only is it iconic, but it has real poetry to it, appropriate for the magical fairytale of Snow White. It's a quote that even non-Disney fans are aware of, simply because of how much it has spanned pop culture. The line might not be used word-for-word in live-action adaptations of Snow White, but the Evil Queen always makes note of Snow White being the fairest and having to fix that.

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“Look, Our house! The Lit’s Light—The Light’s Lit!"

Doc

Doc talking to Grumpy in Snow White

Doc is one of the highlights in this movie, and he certainly is one of the best dwarfs. When the group returns from work to see someone in their home, Doc is quick to work things out and alert the group, being so shocked that he struggles to get his words out. It sets up the type of character Doc is. He's someone who is a leader, but he also has moments without confidence, and that is shown here. He's surprised, but still alert, showing his desire to care for his friends and to make sure they know about the potential issue. Snow White quotes like this one make it easy to establish the different personality traits of the dwarfs.

"Magic Mirror On The Wall, Who Is The Fairest One Of All?"

The Evil Queen

This refrain is often heard in popular culture and has taken on a life of its own beyond the movie. Who is the fairest of them all? Along with the blood-red apple that the witch gives to Snow White, this line is probably the most well-known of all the quotes from Snow White. As the Evil Queen learns she is not the fairest of them all, a cultural phenomenon is launched. It's this line alone that makes the Evil Queen one of the top villainous queens in Disney history. It's also this line that gets parodied, memed, and adapted the most.

"Why, There’s Seven Little Chairs! Must Be Seven Little Children.”

Snow White

Snow White entering the dwarf's house

When Snow White first stumbles upon the dwarfs' cottage, she instantly thinks that it is a home where some children are living. The small chairs of this moment showcase how naive Snow is, but it also sets up the big surprise as the dwarfs make their presence felt later. It allows for Snow to be genuinely surprised that the home didn't have seven children living in it alone. This quote has fans laughing on the inside, as they know what is about to happen. This is particularly great on a rewatch, as it does make a viewer feel like they're in on a secret that the lead character isn't aware of.

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"I'd Like To Dance And Tap My Feet."

Happy

Snow White dancing with her new friends in their home

Happy is well-named, and viewers would do well to take some lessons from him. Of all the dwarfs, Happy is joyous. He shows off his cheerful demeanor by reminding everyone that to dance and enjoy one’s self is good. Happy's upbeat personality and silly demeanor have made him a fan-favorite for Disneybounding — a type of outfit that's inspired by a Disney character. After all, why dress like Snow White when a person can be as free and happy as Happy.

"There's Nobody Like Him, Anywhere At All."

Snow White

Snow White in the woods hiding with her animals

True love is a common trope in Disney Princess movies, and Snow White is no different. One’s prince (or princess) needs to be the most special person in the world in the Disney fandom. For Snow, finding her prince was the only way she could be rescued by the Evil Queen's spell. Snow shows she does love Florian after briefly meeting him. According to Snow, there’s no one else like him, nowhere in the whole wide world. It's a great Snow White quote like this that shows the depth of her love for this person she met once before. This idea of true love at first meeting has been skewered in modern Disney classics like Frozen, but for Snow White, it works.

"When Hearts Are High, The Time Will Fly, So Whistle While You Work."

Snow White

Disney sometimes offers some great lessons that viewers can take away and apply to their own lives, and one of them is to find joy — even if the environment isn’t the best. Here, Snow White reminds viewers that even if they’re in the position of needing to work hard, a little cheer can go a long way in making their work fly by. It's a lot like Mary Poppins' idea of sugar helping medicine go down. Add something fun to something unpleasant, and it makes it just a little easier. It's her upbeat outlook that ended up saving her life and making Snow White and her quotes an iconic addition to the Disney catalog.

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
    Release Date:
    1937-12-21
    Director:
    David Hand, Perce Pearce, William Cottrell, Larry Morey, Wilfred Jackson, Ben Sharpsteen
    Cast:
    Adriana Caselotti, Roy Atwell, Pinto Colvig
    Rating:
    G
    Runtime:
    83 Minutes
    Genres:
    Animation, Family, Musical
    Writers:
    Ted Sears, Richard Creedon, Otto Englander, Dick Rickard, Earl Hurd, Merrill de Maris, Dorothy Ann Blank, Webb Smith
    Budget:
    $1.5 Million
    Studio(s):
    Walt Disney Productions
    Distributor(s):
    RKO Pictures
    Franchise(s):
    Disney