Recently, our country has been facing immense amounts of anger, violence, and hatred. It seems to be this dark cloud looming over our nation, sticking fear and sadness into the lives of many of our own citizens. How did we allow this to happen? Growing up, most of us are taught to share what we have, to speak kindly to one another, and to embrace what makes us each different. In the face of such a stressful time in our country, here are just a handful of quotes from our childhoods to remind those who are misguided what the bases of humanity and society are, to center those who are in fits of hatred, to give hope to those who are feeling downtrodden, and to make the world smile again.

1. "Remember, laughter is ten times stronger than screams." ~ Monster's Inc.

2. "I know we're different. But deep inside us, we're not that different at all." ~Tarzan

3. "We own ourselves. We are masters of our own fate. We control our own destiny." ~Toy Story

4. "You must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul." ~Ratatouille

5. "If you give love, you get love back. In other words, what goes around comes around." ~ The Little Mermaid

6. "I am a nice shark, not a mindless eating machine. If I am to change this image, I am first to change myself." ~ Finding Nemo

7. "You must learn to chose between right and wrong. Always let you conscience be your guide." ~Pinocchio

8. "You think the only people who are people, are the people who look and think like you. But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you never knew." ~Pocahontas

9. "The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all." ~Mulan

10. "You don't lose hope, love. If you do, you lose everything." ~Beauty and the Beast

11. They speak of justice, yet are cruel to those most in need of help. What do they have against people who are different anyway?" ~The Hunchback of Notre Dame

12. "Never change for anyone because it never lasts. Be true. Be real. Be you." ~Shrek