Life is a winking light in the darkness.
HAYAO MIYAZAKIIn this world of ours, the sparrow must live like a hawk if he is to fly at all.
More Hayao Miyazaki Quotes
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I think that in the essence of human civilization, we have the desire to become rich without limit, by taking the lives of other creatures.
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Utopia exists only in one’s childhood life.
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If you’re going to retire, retire early.
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My process is thinking, thinking and thinking – thinking about my stories for a long time.
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I wanted to convey the message to children that this life is worth living.
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No matter how many weapons you have, no matter how great your technology might be, the world cannot live without love.
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I’ve become skeptical of the unwritten rule that just because a boy and girl appear in the same feature, a romance must ensue.
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When I say ‘hero’, do not picture someone with strength to fight and conquer evil – because evil is not something that can ever be conquered or defeated. Evil is natural. It is innate in all humans.
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The characters are born from repetition.
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I’m not going to make movies that tell children, “You should despair and run away”.
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I think it’s really good for a family or children to have a dog, cat, bird or whatever to grow up with.
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The villains are all parts of me.
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Our lives are like the wind or like sounds. We come into being, resonate with each other. Then fade away.
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Virtual reality is a denial of reality.
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We get strength and encouragement from watching children.
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