Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear.
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.
I’ve never liked the idea of being a director, because I never wanted to tell anybody else’s stories.
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 would like to make a film to tell children ‘it’s good to be alive’.
The work of Miyazaki has been a huge influence. I see his work as my film school.
I want to appreciate you without judging. Join in without invading. Invite you without demanding. Leave you without guilt.
You cannot alter your fate. However, you can rise to meet it.
In movies, I think we’re trying to present a story.”
I do believe in the power of story. I believe it’s one of the most powerful things we have.
Certainly there are things in life that money can’t buy, but it’s very funny – Did you ever try buying them without money?
There is a superhero inside all of us. We just need the courage to put on the cape.
I don’t make films for children. I make them for the child in all of us, whether we be six or sixty.
I do good things for other people because it makes me happy to see them happy.
I create fictional stories but I’m a survivor of reality.
You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart, their daring, nerve, and chivalry set Gryffindors apart.
If you cannot bring peace to your own household, how can you bring peace to the world?
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.
When you’re at school, or at work, or on your own reading a book or watching TV, you’re not the same person. In the fortress of heart, you exist only as yourself.
Always believe in yourself, no matter how undefined your dreams may be.
What makes a masterpiece a masterpiece is the amount of love and effort that an artist puts into it.
There’s someone who’s strong and brave inside me. I’ve met her now.
The world is full of monsters with friendly faces.
Ghibli was created to make animated movies, so all we have to do is keep on making them.
The creation of a single world comes from a huge number of fragments and chaos.
You must take your place in the circle of life.
Those who bear the paws of this cat, will have health and long life.
When I’m about to start a new project, I always tell myself that this will be my last one.
Life is a winking light in the darkness.
Life is a winking light in the darkness.
You cannot alter your fate. However, you can rise to meet it.
In movies, I think we’re trying to present a story.
I do believe in the power of story. I believe it’s one of the most powerful things we have.
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 do good things for other people because it makes me happy to see them happy.
I create fictional stories but I’m a survivor of reality.
When you’re at school, or at work, or on your own reading a book or watching TV, you’re not the same person. In the fortress of the heart, you exist only as yourself.
Always believe in yourself, no matter how undefined your dreams may be.
What makes a masterpiece a masterpiece is the amount of love and effort that an artist puts into it.
The creation of a single world comes from a huge number of fragments and chaos.
You must take your place in the circle of life.
Those who bear the paws of this cat will have health and long life.
When I’m about to start a new project, I always tell myself that this will be my last one.
There is a superhero inside all of us. We just need the courage to put on the cape.
Ghibli was created to make animated movies, so all we have to do is keep on making them.
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