Last Updated: July 20, 2023 by Quote.cc Team

Animation refers to the process of creating moving images, usually through a series of drawings, computer graphics or photographs of static objects. Some of the most common Animation techniques include traditional hand-drawn 2D animation, stop motion, 3D computer animation, and motion graphics.

Early forms of animation can be traced back thousands of years, but animation became a true art form and industry with the rise of film in the early 20th century. Pioneers like Winsor McCay, Walt Disney and Max Fleischer developed many of the techniques still used today.

Classic hand-drawn cartoons flourished in the 1930s-1950s during the “Golden Age of Animation.” Iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Betty Boop and Popeye were created during this era. The Disney studios were powerhouses of animation, producing the first feature-length animated film (Snow White) in 1937.

Animation transitioned from film to television starting in the 1950s. Hanna-Barbera Productions introduced limited animation techniques to produce animated TV series quickly and cheaply. Saturday morning cartoons became an American tradition.

The rise of computers starting in the 1970s allowed for digital ink and paint and 2D animation. By the 1990s, 3D CGI animation became the norm for feature films, pioneered by Pixar and DreamWorks. Notable CGI films include Toy Story, Shrek, Frozen and Toy Story.

Today, animation is a hugely popular global industry spanning film, TV, video games, online media and more. Styles range from classic 2D to 3D CGI to stop motion. Global audiences eagerly await animated blockbusters from major studios as well as indie animators.

40 Animation Quotes

“To infinity and beyond!” – Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story

“Why so serious?” – The Joker, The Dark Knight (Not an animated movie, but the Joker has appeared in various animated adaptations)

“Hakuna Matata, it means no worries for the rest of your days.” – Timon and Pumbaa, The Lion King

“Just keep swimming.” – Dory, Finding Nemo

“Do or do not, there is no try.” – Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Yoda has appeared in animated Star Wars productions as well)

“Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” – Lilo & Stitch

“I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” – Jessica Rabbit, Who Framed Roger Rabbit

“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” – Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – The Emperor, Mulan

“You’ve got a friend in me.” – Randy Newman, Toy Story

“You can’t change your past, but you can let go and start your future.” – Kai, Kung Fu Panda 3

“Adventure is out there!” – Ellie, Up

“Oh yes, the past can hurt. But you can either run from it or learn from it.” – Rafiki, The Lion King

“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” – Thumper, Bambi

“The only limit is your soul.” – Ratatouille

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” – The Emperor, Mulan

“To die would be an awfully big adventure.” – Peter Pan, Peter Pan

“Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours.” – Olaf, Frozen

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh

“Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” – Merida, Brave

“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or… learn from it.” – Rafiki, The Lion King

“No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” – Cinderella, Cinderella

“I never look back, darling! It distracts from the now.” – Edna Mode, The Incredibles

“I’m not a hero. I’m a high-functioning disaster.” – Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Gnomes

“Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” – Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas

“Oh, yes, the past can hurt. But you can either run from it or learn from it.” – Rafiki, The Lion King

“The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.” – Remy, Ratatouille

“Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” – Snow White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

“No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” – Cinderella, Cinderella

“All it takes is faith and trust.” – Peter Pan, Peter Pan

“Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it.” – Jack Skellington, The Nightmare Before Christmas

“Today is a good day to try.” – Quasimodo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

“Life is not a spectator sport. If watching is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without you.” – Laverne, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

“If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you’ll learn things you never knew.” – Pocahontas, Pocahontas

“People do crazy things… when they’re in love.” – Megara, Hercules

“Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” – Lilo & Stitch

“Believe you can, then you will.” – Mulan, Mulan

“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” – Rafiki, The Lion King

“The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.” – Remy, Ratatouille

“When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” – Dory, Finding Nemo