Cars isn’t a movie you’d necessarily associate with wisdom, but take a closer look. Most of the characters, even the goofy ones, have some insight to offer. Turns out, Radiator Springs is chock full of clever cars!

“Ain’t no need to watch where I’m goin’; just need to know where I’ve been.”

Mater

“I’ll put it simple: if you’re going hard enough left, you’ll find yourself turning right.”

Doc Hudson

“Float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beemer.”

Lightning McQueen

“You just gave up the Piston Cup, you know that?”

“Ah. This grumpy old race car I know once told me something. It’s just an empty cup.”

Lightning McQueen

“There’s a big blue sky waiting right behind the clouds.”

“Behind the Clouds”, from the soundtrack