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All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.

— Walt Disney The Story of Walt Disney (1957)

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All we ever intended for him or expected of him was that he should continue to make people everywhere chuckle with him and at him.

All our dreams can come true — if we have the courage to pursue them.

EPCOT promotional film (1966)

Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk — especially in new undertakings.

The Magic of Teamwork (1997)

Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.

EPCOT promotional film (1966)

Somehow, I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true.

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