Maybe that's what these films are doing. They are my way of blessing the child
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I wanted to convey the message to children that this life is worth living.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of appreciating and valuing life.
Hayao Miyazaki expresses a profound sentiment about the significance of life, particularly aimed at children. He aims to inspire the younger generation to recognize the beauty and worth of living, encouraging them to find joy and meaning even amidst challenges. This message highlights the importance of fostering a positive outlook on life from a young age.
Themes
LifeChildrenWorthLivingMeaning
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speech at a school assembly can incorporate this quote to inspire students.
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I’d like to see Manhattan underwater. I’d like to see when the human population plummets and there are no more high rises, because nobody’s buying them. I’m excited about that. Money and desire—all that is going to collapse, and wild green grasses are going to take over.
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To be born means being compelled to choose an era, a place, a life. To exist here, now, means to lost the possibility of being countless other potential selves.. Yet once being born there is no turning back. And I think that's exactly why the fantasy worlds of cartoon movies so strongly represent our hopes and yearnings. They illustrate a world of lost possibilities for us.
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The villains are all parts of me. For years I've been wondering what it would be like if all those negative elements were forced onto the main character's side. I can understand a character with that kind of anger.
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