Quotes by Hayao Miyazaki
“You may not like what's happening, but just accept it, and let's try to live together. Even if you feel angry, let's be patient and endure, let's try to live together.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“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.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“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
“Many of my movies have strong female leads - brave, self-sufficient girls that don't think twice about fighting for what they believe in with all their heart. They'll need a friend, or a supporter, but never a saviour.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“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.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“The concept of portraying evil and then destroying it... I think it is rotten. This idea that whenever something evil happens someone particular can be blamed and punished for it, in life and in politics is hopeless.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“Once you've met someone you never really forget them. It just takes a while for your memories to return.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“Modern life is so thin and shallow and fake. I look forward to when developers go bankrupt, Japan gets poorer and wild grasses take over.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“My process is thinking, thinking and thinking - thinking about my stories for a long time.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“Personally I am very pessimistic. But when, for instance, one of my staff has a baby you can't help but bless them for a good future.”— Hayao Miyazaki
“In our work, the question is, how much you can retain of that starting universal feeling. The rest is execution and technique.”— Hayao Miyazaki