Disney movies are full of moments that make us laugh, cry, and just generally feel a lot of things. From hilarious moments to romantic ones and everything else, Disney has a way of making many fans emotional. One thing Disney has been known for over the decades is their princess/prince stories. From Snow White to Ana from Frozen, there have been many Disney princesses and their counterpart princes over the years. These movies have been filled with romantic songs and moments, including many quotes about love.
We’ve put together a list of the 10 most romantic things the Disney princes have ever said in their movies.
“PEOPLE DO CRAZY THINGS WHEN THEY’RE IN LOVE.” HERCULES
Hercules says this line to Meg as his way of telling her that he loves her. Their relationship is a sweet one as he is able to prove to her that he can be trusted, even though she has been hurt in a relationship before. Hercules goes to the depths of the underworld to save Meg after all, and if that doesn’t say that he loves her and is willing to do anything for her then nothing really can. This is Hercules adorable way of telling Meg that he has fallen for her.
“I’D RATHER DIE TOMORROW THAN LIVE A HUNDRED YEARS WITHOUT KNOWING YOU.” JOHN SMITH
While the Pocahontas movie might not stand the test of time too well as the origins of the story are pretty problematic, this is an adorable quote. This quote can definitely be read with or without context as a way of telling someone that you care very deeply about them. John Smith shows just how much he loves Pocahontas here and that he is willing to die for her. While Disney movies might be a little over the top with their quotes about love, they are definitely sweeping and grand.
“YOU AREN’T JUST SOME PRIZE TO BE WON. YOU SHOULD BE FREE TO MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICE.” ALADDIN
This quote shows an important moment in Aladdin’s character. While at first he tries to trick Jasmine into thinking he is a rich prince, he comes to realize that Jasmine should know the truth and make her own choices based on what her heart wants. Being respected in a relationship and being viewed as your own independent being is essential, so this is a quote that is both romantic and still reflects a healthy relationship dynamic.
“YOU WERE MY NEW DREAM.” FLYNN RIDER
As a more modern Disney movie, Tangled lets the prince and princesses work together as equals. There isn’t as much of the dynamic of the damsel in distress getting saved by a prince here, and these two learn to rely on and help each other.
In this dramatic moment, Flynn is about to die, and he tells Rapunzel that she was his new dream. This is one of the most heartbreaking moments in any Disney movie. Luckily, as can be expected, everything turns out all right, and these two get their happily ever after.
TAKE IT WITH YOU SO YOU’LL ALWAYS HAVE A WAY TO LOOK BACK... AND REMEMBER ME.” BEAST
Beast from Beauty and the Beast is definitely not the best example of a Disney prince at first. As the Beast, he is “mean, coarse, and unrefined.” He traps Belle in his castle in exchange for her father's freedom. But he grows to love her and lets her go to save her father. This quote shows that he has fallen in love with her and that the love he has for her is stronger than his own desire to be turned back into a human. As love is often about putting others first, this is a beautiful moment.
5 “UM… YOU... YOU FIGHT GOOD.” LI SHANG
This quote is one of the funniest on the list. LI Shang from Mulan clearly isn’t great with words when it comes to romance, and he struggles to tell Mulan how he feels about her. However, this line is romantic in its own way because it reflects the fact that falling in love isn’t always perfect. Having awkward moments is often adorable, and it’s also really realistic.
“I LOST HER ONCE. I’M NOT GONNA LOSE HER AGAIN.” PRINCE ERIC
This quote is from the era where Disney princess movies were enjoying a huge renaissance. In The Little Mermaid, Eric says this dramatic line as he goes out in a rowboat to try and save Ariel from Ursula.
No matter who you are, sometimes you want the person you’re in love with to be willing to do anything to save you. This is one of those dramatic Disney lines that reflects this feeling.
“MEG, I WOULD NEVER HURT YOU.” HERCULES
Hercules definitely has a bit of a romantic inside of him. He is a good person overall and definitely has a heart of gold. While Meg is understandably wary of their relationship given what happened the last time she fell in love with someone, Hercules reassures her.
He is so sincere that it’s no wonder Meg believes him and puts her trust in him. Luckily, she doesn’t get burned this time but ends up with the man of her dreams.
“I LET HER GO... BECAUSE I LOVE HER.” BEAST
This is another quote from Beauty and the Beast that reflects Beast's growth. His ability to fall in love with Belle and put her needs before his own is a beautiful thing. Sometimes, we do have to let the people we love go and make their own choices. Love, after all, shouldn’t be about control but about supporting people.
“DO YOU TRUST ME?” ALADDIN
This question is one that gets to the heart of something really important in every relationship, trust. Aladdin asks this question to Jasmine as he holds his hand out for her while standing on the magic carpet. Love often involves taking a bit of a leap of faith and having trust in another person which is what makes this quote so romantic.