25 Best Ratatouille Quotes The Whole Family Will Love

Srija Chanda
Dec 12, 2023 By Srija Chanda
Originally Published on Mar 05, 2021
Edited by Isobel Murphy
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'Ratatouille' is considered one of the best Disney Pixar movies because of its stunning visuals.

The way it captures the city of Paris is very realistic for an animation movie. It has also been called a flawless piece of popular art.

This movie is also considered as such a good film for the message it gives. 'Ratatouille' teaches us to be our own hero and to always follow our dreams.

It is a movie about friendship and the importance of trust in any relationship. Some lines from the movie, include Chef Gusteau's favorite saying: "anyone can cook," became very famous. In the following article, you will find the best 'Ratatouille' movie quotes to cherish.

If you like this article about 'Ratatouille' quotes, you may also want to check out these 'The Incredibles' quotes and ['Monsters Inc' quotes] too.

The Best 'Ratatouille' Quotes

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The best quotes can be heard or read anywhere, it is difficult to miss out on these. Here you will find some movie quotes about food and the other best ones from this fantastic movie.

1. "Not everyone can become a great artist, but a great artist can come from anywhere.”

- Anton Ego,  'Ratatouille'.

2. "Django: This is the way things are. You can’t change nature.

Remy: Change is nature, Dad. The part that we can influence. And it starts when we decide.”

- 'Ratatouille'.

3. "In the past I have made no secret of my disdain for Chef Gusteau and his famous motto, 'anyone can cook'. But I realize, only now do I truly understand what he meant."

- Anton Ego,  'Ratatouille'.

4. “The world we live in belongs to the enemy. We must live carefully. We look out for our own kind, Remy. When all is said and done, we're all we've got.”

- Django,  'Ratatouille'.

5. “In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read."

- Anton Ego,  'Ratatouille'.

6. "Change is nature, the part we can influence. And it all starts when we decide.”

- Remy,  'Ratatouille'.

7. “Although each of the world's countries would like to dispute this fact, we French know the truth: the best food in the world is made in France. The best food in France is made in Paris. And the best food in Paris, some say, is made by Auguste Gusteau.”

- TV Narrator,  'Ratatouille'.

Famous 'Ratatouille' Quotes

 

Some lines you just remember long after the movie ends, they are remembered till eternity. Here you will find Chef Gusteau quotes and Remy quotes along with other quotes from 'Ratatouille'.

8. "Amusing title. What’s even more amusing is that Gusteau actually seems to believe it. I, on the other hand, take cooking seriously and no I don’t think anyone can do it."

- Anton Ego, 'Ratatouille'.

9. “I can’t believe it! A real gourmet kitchen, and I get to watch!”

– Remy, 'Ratatouille'.

10. "A chef makes. A thief takes."

– Chef Gusteau, 'Ratatouille'.

11. "This is my Dad. He’s never impressed. He also happens to be the leader of our clan."

- Remy, 'Ratatouille'.

12. “If you focus on what you left behind, then how can you see what lies ahead?”

– Chef Gusteau, 'Ratatouille'.

13. "The bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so.”

- Anton Ego, 'Ratatouille'.

14. “I hate false modesty. It's just another way to lie.”

– Colette, 'Ratatouille'.

15. "Good food is like music you can taste, color you can smell. There is excellence all around you. You need only be aware to stop and savor it."

- Chef Gusteau, 'Ratatouille'.

Funny 'Ratatouille' Quotes

Comedy is an important element of an animated movie. If it is funny, half the work is already done! Here you will find funny Pixar movie quotes and 'Ratatouille' Gusteau quotes, as well as quotes from Remy, everyone's favorite rat.

16. “Ratatouille doesn’t sound delicious. It sounds like rat and patootie. Rat-patootie.”

– Linguini, 'Ratatouille'.

17. "Remy: What… Are you eating?

Emile: I don’t really know. I think it was some sort of… wrapper once.”

- 'Ratatouille'.

18. "It is difficult to imagine more humble origins than those of the genius now cooking at Gusteau's, who is, in this critic's opinion, nothing less than the finest chef in France.”

- Anton Ego, 'Ratatouille'.

19. “Haute cuisine is an antiquated hierarchy built upon rules written by stupid old men. Rules designed to make it impossible for wom­en to enter this world.”

– Colette, 'Ratatouille'.

20. "Gusteau: What do I always say? Anyone can cook!

Remy: Well, yeah, anyone can, that doesn't mean that anyone should.”

- 'Ratatouille'.

21. "I don’t want to constantly have to wash my paws. Do you ever think about how we walk on the same paws that we handle food with? Do you ever think about what we put into our mouths?"

- Remy, 'Ratatouille'.

22. “All this cooking and reading and TV-watching while we cook and read. It’s like you’re involving me in crime!”

– Emile, 'Ratatouille'.

23. “Francois: What are corn dogs?

Skinner: Cheap sausages dipped in batter and deep fried. You know, American.”

- 'Ratatouille'.

24. “Food is fuel. You get picky about what you put in the tank, your engine is gonna die. Now shut up and eat."

- Django, 'Ratatouille'.

25. "Keep... your... station clear!... Messy stations slow things down, food doesn't go, orders pile up, disaster! I will make this easier to remember: keep your station clean... or I will kill you!"

– Colette, 'Ratatouille'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Ratatouille' quotes then why not take a look at these 'Cars' quotes or 'Toy Story' quotes for more quotes from films and TV shows?

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Written by Srija Chanda

Master of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

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Srija ChandaMaster of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

An aspiring media professional, Srija is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Mass Communication at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, after completing her degree in journalism. With experience in PR and social media, she has also honed her leadership skills through her participation in a youth parliament. Srija's interests include devouring books, watching movies, and exploring new places through travel.

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