42 Best Shrek Quotes from the Shrek Franchise

Shrek is one of the most celebrated film franchises in history. With a fifth one underway for 2026, directed by Walt Dohrn, Conrad Vernon and Brad Ableson is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated animated films of this decade.

The first film, which was released in 2001 starring Mike Myers as the voice of Shrek and Eddie Murphy as the voice of the Donkey, has cemented itself for its great humour, fun and adventure, and an all-around majestic film for the family. According to reports, Cameron Diaz’ will be reprising her role in the fifth film as Princess Fiona, too, meaning the core cast remains intact.

The first film in the franchise was so well received that it won Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. It was also nominated for Best Writing, which is not as common as some people may think for an animated feature. Moreover, the film was nominated for Best Film award at the 2002 BAFTA’s. However, it didn’t win, as The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring won the big prize in the UK.

In today’s article, we’ll look at some of the most iconic quotes from the Shrek franchise. This includes the four films you loved as a kid and now still adore as an adult.

Best quotes from the Shrek movie franchise

1. Donkey: Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Man, this would be so much easier if I wasn’t COLOR-BLIND!
2. Shrek: Donkey, two things okay? Shut… up!
3. Butterpants: Do the roar!
4. Donkey: So where is this fire-breathin’ pain in the neck, anyway? Shrek: Inside, waiting for us to rescue her. Donkey: I was talkin’ about the dragon, Shrek.
5. Shrek: That’ll do, Donkey. That’ll do.
6. Donkey: Hey, where’re you going? Oh man, I can’t feel my toes! Donkey: I don’t have any toes! Donkey: I think I need a hug.
7. Donkey: I’ll find those stairs. I’ll whip their butt, too. Those stairs won’t know which way they’re going… take drastic steps, kick it to the curb. Don’t mess wit’ me. I’m the Stair Master. I’ve mastered the stairs. I wish I had a step right here, right now, I’d step all over it…
8. Donkey: Huh, celebrity marriages. They never last, do they? Donkey: Good evening, people.
9. Princess Fiona: Donkey, shh, shh. It’s me… in this body. Donkey: Oh, my God, you ate the princess!
10. Donkey: …And then one time I ate some rotten berries. Man, there were some strong gases seepin’ outta my butt that day!
11. Donkey: All right, nobody move! I’ve got a dragon and I’m not afraid to use it! I’m a donkey on the edge!
12. Donkey: Oh, that’s funny. Oh. Oh. I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe.
13. Lord Farquaad: Mirror, mirror, on the wall – is this not the most perfect kingdom of them all? Magic Mirror: Well, technically, you’re not a king. Lord Farquaad: Ah, Thelonius Lord Farquaad: You were saying? Magic Mirror: What I mean is, er, you’re not a king yet. Heh, but-but you can become one! All you have to do is marry a princess. Lord Farquaad: Go on…
14. Shrek: Thank you, thank you very much. I’m here ’til Thursday. Try the veal.
15. Donkey: Okay, let me get this straight: you gonna go fight a dragon and rescue a princess just so Farquaad’ll give you back your swamp, which you only don’t have ’cause he filled it full of freaks in the first place. Is that about right? Shrek: You know what? Maybe there’s a good reason donkeys shouldn’t talk.
16. Donkey: Oh, Shrek. Don’t worry. Things just seem bad because it’s dark and rainy and Fiona’s father hired a sleazy hitman to whack you.
17. Puss-in-Boots: Stop, ogre! I have misjudged you. Shrek: Join the club. We got jackets.
18. Donkey: You got a puppy? All I got in my room was shampoo.
19. Puss-in-Boots: I hate Mondays.
20. Donkey: I can’t believe you’re just gonna walk away from the best thing that ever happened to you.
21. Donkey: Man, you are a cat-tastrophe. Puss in Boots: And you, are ri-donk-ulous.
22. Captain of the Guards: Catnip… Puss-in-Boots: That’s, uh, not mine…
23. Donkey: Shrek and I drank this potion and well, now… we’re sexy!
24. Snow White: Rapunzel, Rapunzel. Let down your golden extension.
25. Shrek: I can’t believe I’m going to be a father. How did this happened? Puss in Boots: Allow me to explain. When a man falls in love with a woman, he is overcome with powerful urges… Shrek: I know how it happened! I just can’t believe it. Donkey: How does it happen?
26. Cinderella: I don’t get it. Snow White: The cat turned into a little horse that smells like feet. What’s to get?
27. Donkey: Wer-sestor-shiray? Sounds fancy! Shrek: No, it’s Worcestershire. Donkey: Like the Sauce? Spicy!
28. Sleeping Beauty: Who dat?
29. Shrek: Excuse me can you ladies tell me where to find… Guinevere: Ugh, totally ew-eth. Tiffany: Totally.
30. Donkey: Aahh! You know, you really need to get yourself a pair of jammies!
31. Puss in Boots: Some people just don’t understand boundaries.
32. Nanny Dwarf: Where’s the baby?
33. Donkey: What in the shestershire is this place? Shrek: Well, my stomach’s aching and my palms just got sweaty. Must be a high school.
34. Shrek: Good morning. Princess Fiona: Good morning. Ooh, morning breath. Shrek: Yeah. Isn’t it wonderful?
35. Headless Horseman: I’ve always wanted to play the flute.
36. Sleeping Beauty: Everything always about you, it’s not like your additude is helping Snow. Snow White: Well maybe it just bothers you that I was voted fairest in the land.
37. Shrek: Those are some nice leotards, though Prince Charming: Oh, thank you. Shrek: Do they have those in men’s sizes?
38. Shrek: Break a leg. On second thought, let me break it for you.
39. Donkey: [Having just fallen from the sky] I haven’t had a trip that bad since college!
40. Puss in Boots: The Frog King is dead.
41. Donkey: Are my kids cute or do they make people uncomfortable?
42. Donkey: Help! I’m being assnapped!