The 25 Most Magical Quotes From the Live-Action The Little Mermaid to Use as Instagram Captions

The day is finally here! The live-action version of Disney's The Little Mermaid is available to purchase on digital platforms, and we can go "Under the Sea" to relive our favorite moments from the film.

We've been very outspoken about how much we love this movie, from ranking it as our top Disney live-action adaptation to committing to Mermaidcore fashion to live out our Princess Ariel dreams. With the film finally in our possession, we plan to watch it on repeat for the next few weeks.

To further celebrate the release of The Little Mermaid, here are 25 quotes from the film to use in your everyday life and as the perfect summer Instagram captions

When people expect too much of you:

"What more can one crustacean do?"

-Sebastian

princess ariel holding a fork next to flounder and scuttle

(The Little Mermaid via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

When your bestie wants to cancel your plans last minute:

"Getting cold fins?"

-Ariel

 

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For the pic of you and a random item:

"It's a dinglehopper!"

-Scuttle

 

When you're tired of living on the sidelines:

"I should be the one throwing parties, not waiting on an invitation."

-Ursula

 

When someone has taken advantage of you:

"You give them an inch, they swim all over you."

-Sebastian

the little mermaid underwater ocean still

(The Little Mermaid via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

When the intensity of society gets too overwhelming:

"I don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be so bad."

-Ariel

 

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When you're in need of a tropical vacation:

"What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand."

-Ariel

 

When you'd do anything to live your dream life:

"Wish I could be part of that world."

-Ariel

 

When you need to get out of an awkward situation:

"Abandon ship!"

-Eric

princess ariel and prince eric hiding in the hallway

(The Little Mermaid via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

When you feel like your life is about to change:

"I don't know when, I don't know how, but I know something's starting right now."

-Ariel

 

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When you want to poke fun at your S.O.:

"Look at the longing in his eyes."

-Ariel

 

When you learn to appreciate the small things in life:

"The seaweed is always greener in someone else's lake."

-Sebastian

princess ariel petting max the dog

(The Little Mermaid via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

When you realize you're not supposed to spend your whole life working:

"All I ever wanted was the open sea and sky."

-Eric

 

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For the pic of you and your S.O.:

"All I ever think about is you."

-Eric

 

When you're forced to make a sacrifice:

"If you want to cross the bridge, you've got to pay the toll."

-Ursula

 

When there's way too much pressure put on you:

"I'm trying to stand, but this gravity's pulling me down."

-Ariel

princess ariel rising from the ocean

(The Little Mermaid via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

When something pulls at your heartstring:

"What a soft shell I'm turning out to be."

-Sebastian

 

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When you're in a silly, goofy mood:

"Womp chicka womp womp."

-Scuttle

 

When you finally find your passion:

"Written in the stars."

-Eric

 

When you're sitting on a huge piece of gossip:

"Have you heard the scuttlebutt?"

-Scuttle

 

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For the pic of you at a wedding:

"You know when the humans dress all nice like they're penguins?"

-Scuttle

 

When you find the best sale:

"I always was a gal with an eye for a bargain."

-Ursula

ursula making a heart with her tentacles

(The Little Mermaid via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

 

When you're tired of losing in love:

"So much for true love."

-Ursula

 

When you and your S.O. are polar opposites:

"A mermaid and a man—who would've thought?"

-The Queen

 

Can't get enough of The Little Mermaid? Read HERE for our top five favorite behind-the-scene moments from the film.

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