“If you don’t like Cinderella because she seems so “naive” and “weak,” listen to this quote from the Walt himself: “She believed in dreams, all right, but she also believed in doing something about them. When Prince Charming didn’t come along, she went over to the palace and got him.”

“all you did was show that anyone could change her life.”
Once Upon A Time, 1x04 - The Price Of Gold
‘20 Days of Once Upon A Time’ meme
Day Three: Favourite female fairytale character (except Snow White):Cinderella
Snow White: “Do you realize what an inspiration you are to everyone?”
Cinderella: “All I did was get married.”
Snow White: “All you did - was show that anyone can change her life.”