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- “You must see with eyes unclouded by hate. See the good in that which is evil, and the evil in that which is good. Pledge yourself to neither side, but vow instead to preserve the balance that exists between the two.”
- “I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue. Rather, I want to portray a slightly different relationship, one where the two mutually inspire each other to live - if I’m able to, then perhaps I’ll be closer to portraying a true expression of love.”
- “Many of my movies have strong female leads- brave, self-sufficient girls that don't think twice about fighting for what they believe with all their heart.
- “I would like to make a film to tell children "it's good to be alive".” ― Hayao Miyazaki.
- I believe that fantasy in the meaning of imagination is very important. We shouldn't stick too close to everyday reality but give room to the reality of the heart, of the mind, and of the imagination.
- Whenever someone creates something with all of their heart, then that creation is given a soul. Hayao Miyazaki. Heart, Soul, Creation.
- Reality is for people that lack imagination. Hayao Miyazaki. Reality, People, Imagination.
- Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear. Hayao Miyazaki. Believe, Matter, Where You Are.
- On Video Games
- On The Ever-Changing World
- On Decision-Making
- On Romance
- On Women
- On Art
- On The Power of Story
- On How Our Brains See The World
- On Staying Positive
- On Good Versus Evil
“I don't like games. You're robbing the precious time of children to be children. They need to be in touch with the real world more.”
“In the past, humans hesitated when they took lives, even non-human lives. But society had changed, and they no longer felt that way. As humans grew stronger, I think that we became quite arrogant, losing the sorrow of 'we have no other choice.' I think that in the essence of human civilization, we have the desire to become rich without limit, by t...
“Sometimes I test myself saying, 'If I get a death sentence if I don't make this movie, would I still make this movie?'”
“I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue. Rather, I want to portray a slightly different relationship, one where the two mutually inspire each other to live—if I’m able to, then perhaps I’ll be closer to portraying a true expression of love.”
“Many of my movies have strong female leads—brave, self-sufficient girls that don't think twice about fighting for what they believe with all their heart. They'll need a friend, or a supporter, but never a savior. Any woman is just as capable of being a hero as any man.”
“If [hand-drawn animation] is a dying craft, we can't do anything about it. Civilization moves on. Where are all the fresco painters now? Where are the landscape artists? What are they doing now? The world is changing. I have been very fortunate to be able to do the same job for 40 years. That's rare in any era.”
“I do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings, that they can stimulate, amaze, and inspire their listeners.”
“It seems like everything that we see perceived in the brain before we actually use our own eyes, that everything we see is coming through computers or machines and then is being input in our brain cells. So that really worries me.”
“Yet, even amidst the hatred and carnage, life is still worth living. It is possible for wonderful encounters and beautiful things to exist.”
“You must see with eyes unclouded by hate. See the good in that which is evil, and the evil in that which is good. Pledge yourself to neither side, but vow instead to preserve the balance that exists between the two.”
Feb 9, 2021 · 1. "Life is a winking light in the darkness." - Hayao Miyazaki. 2. "Yet, even amidst the hatred and carnage, life is still worth living. It is possible for wonderful encounters and beautiful things to exist." - Hayao Miyazaki. 3. "I'd like more of the world go back to being wild." - Hayao Miyazaki. 4. "Modern life is so thin and shallow and fake.
And many more. Here’s the BEST quotes from the legend himself. 1. Hayao Miyazaki Quotes. “Once you have met someone, you never really forget them.”. – Hayao Miyazaki. “I get inspiration from my everyday life.”. – Hayao Miyazaki. “You may not like what’s happening, but just accept it, and let’s try to live together.
Jul 28, 2022 · And that’s why we’re here today: to share some of our favorite quotes from one of Japan’s greatest minds! The following are some of the best Hayao Miyazaki quotes that will inspire you to live your life with passion and purpose and let you get to know Miyazaki better.
Dec 2, 2023 · Here are some of the best quotes from Hayao Miyazaki about life, art, and the nature of humanity. “Humans have both the urge to create and destroy.” - Hayao Miyazaki. Image credit: Studio Ghibli. This quote was taken from a 2009 interview with Miyazaki where he was discussing his approach to characters, particularly the wilful and rebellious Ponyo.
