10 Years Of Joy, Sadness, And Everything In Between: 10 Quotes That Made ‘Inside Out’ Unforgettable

June 2025 marks 10 years since Inside Out first took us on an emotional rollercoaster, and we’re still not over it.

Pixar’s imaginative dive into the mind of Riley gave us more than just stunning animation and lovable characters; it gave us feelings—and quotes that stuck with us like core memories. From Joy’s relentless optimism to Sadness’s quiet wisdom, every line is laced with meaning, humor, and heart.

As we celebrate a decade of laughter, tears, and emotional growth, we’re revisiting our favorite Inside Out quotes. These are the quotes that made us laugh, cry, and maybe even understand ourselves a little better.

1.

Bing Bong (Richard Kind): Take her to the moon for me. Okay?

2.

Sadness (Phyllis Smith): Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.

3.

Fear (Bill Hader): All right! We did not die today, I call that an unqualified success.

4.

Joy (Amy Poehler): Do you ever look at someone and wonder, ‘What is going on inside their head?’ Well, I know. Well, I know Riley’s head.

5.

Disgust (Mindy Kaling): Okay, caution, there is a dangerous smell, people. Hold on, what is that? That is not brightly colored or shaped like a dinosaur, hold on guys… it’s… broccoli!

6.

Anger (Lewis Black): We should lock the door and scream that curse word we know. It’s a good one!

7.

Joy (Amy Poehler): We’ve been through a lot lately, that’s for sure. But we still love our girl. She has great new friends, a great new house. Things couldn’t be better. After all, Riley’s twelve now. What could happen?

8.

Anger (Lewis Black): Friendship Island has expanded. Glad they finally opened that Friendly Argument section.

9.

Bing Bong (Richard Kind):We’re taking the Train of Thought.

Joy (Amy Poehler): The Train! Of course. That is so much faster, but how do we catch it?

Bing Bong (Richard Kind): Well, it kind of goes all over the place.

10.

Mom (Diane Lane): The drive out was pretty fun. What was your favorite bit?

Anger (Lewis Black): Spitting out the car window!

Disgust (Mindy Kaling): Definitely not when Dad was singing.

Fear (Bill Hader): Wearing a seat belt!

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