Hayao Miyazaki Quotes

It is the fate of modern life that we repeatedly lose touch with nature, the environment, the planet. But we try to regain it again and again. It’s like a circle. In children’s hearts and souls when they’re born into the world, nature already exists deep inside them. So what I want to do in my work is tap into their souls

But remember this, Japanese boy… airplanes are not tools for war. They are not for making money. Airplanes are beautiful dreams. Engineers turn dreams into reality.

My process is thinking, thinking and thinking – thinking about my stories for a long time.

We get strength and encouragement from watching children.

Humans have both the urge to create and destroy.

Chihiro, huh? Her real name’s Chihiro? Can’t beat the power of love.

I wish I was better at art. I love some of the great artists of the 19th century and, compared to them, I just feel I lack this technique that they had. They have so much skill.

I think it’s really good for a family or children to have a dog, cat, bird or whatever to grow up with.

Since I am a person who starts work without clear knowledge of a storyline, every single scene is a pivotal scene.

The creation of a single world comes from a huge number of fragments and chaos.

If you’re going to retire, retire early.

I like underwater life.