“A student who is too loyal to his master has no chance of surpassing that master... A mutinous spirit is the source of independence.”
“If you need to run, you should run the best you can! Then you can just take your time to think.”
“Human beings are dangerous. If we're seen, we have to leave. My parents said so.”
“[his parting words to Arrietty] My heart is stronger now, because you're in it.”
“Sometimes you have to fight for the things that are worth fighting for.”
“I'm no man's burden! I want to be of use!”
“The reason the Yamadas get along fine is because all three adults are nuts. If one of you were normal it would unbalance the rest.”
“The weak always cling to words, and those with power die for those without it.”
“You're not God, nor are you a sister. But it's because I feel that you're much closer to me than God, I'm much more afraid of being hated by you.”
“Lies are like colours. The more you pile up, the blacker things get.”
“What takes reason a hundred years to build a bridge to only takes the wings of faith a single night to reach.”
“(Her dad) He'd always tell me that family isn't about being related by blood. Living under the same roof and caring for each other is what family is all about.”
“I’d rather fight and regret it than not fight and regret it.”
“If we are to die one day, wouldn't it be better to have no regrets?”
“Dreams, ambition, love, hope; in this world, could the glories of a youthful heart be.. forbidden?”