Quotes you'll want to say out loud! A collection of cool lines from anime and words that strike the heart

Kiki's Delivery Service

At times like that, the only thing to do is flail. Draw, draw, and keep on drawing.Ursula 'Kiki's Delivery Service'

These are words from Ursula, Kiki’s best friend, that speak directly to the essence of being a creator when Kiki is struggling with a slump.

When you’re off your game and can’t see the answer, don’t overthink it—just keep your hands moving.

It teaches us that the very time spent flailing desperately, carrying all your doubts and fears with you, is what becomes your next source of strength.

Even if you can’t draw well, even if it doesn’t make sense, your sense won’t come back any other way than by continuing.

When you’re feeling down, these words powerfully push you forward: “It’s okay to struggle right now.

As long as you keep going, you’ll be fine.”

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Princess Mononoke

Everyone, we’re starting over from the beginning. Let’s make this a good village.Lady Eboshi 'Princess Mononoke'

This is a famous quote from Princess Mononoke.

It teaches us the strength to hold on to hope even in the midst of hardship.

Even if we fail or things fall apart, it gently encourages us: “You can always try again.” Rather than regretting the past, it reminds us that what matters is what we do from here.

And if we join forces—not alone, but together—we can surely create a kinder, warmer place than before.

Especially when we feel down, these words seem to say, “It’s okay, it’s not over yet,” filling us with the courage and hope to move forward.

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The Wind Rises

What matters in design is sensibility. Sensibility leads the times. Technology follows after that.Caproni “The Wind Rises”

These are words of advice that strike at the core for designers and creators who give shape to their dreams.

Technology and knowledge alone cannot create things that move the times.

What matters is trusting what you feel and having the sense to see ahead.

Like Jiro Horikoshi in The Wind Rises, technology only demonstrates its power once you first envision your dreams and ideals.

Even when things don’t go well, even when you feel short on skill, there’s no need to deny your sensibility.

If you keep valuing what you believe in, your effort and technique will support you and become the strength that opens the future.

Even when you’re down, perhaps the most important thing is to first trust your own instincts and move forward.

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Kiki's Delivery Service

Don’t worry so much about form. What matters is the heart.Kiki's Mother 'Kiki's Delivery Service'

Humans can’t help but fixate on appearances.

We often worry about the first impression and end up leaving our hearts behind.

But as this saying suggests, what truly needs to be cherished is your own heart.

Even if your outward appearance is flawless, if the inside doesn’t match, the cracks will show somewhere.

Or your own heart won’t be able to bear it.

It’s important to care about form and looks, but are your feelings truly aligned with them? Why not use these words as a chance to pause and reflect for a moment?

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Thought-Provoking, Philosophical Anime Quotes (31–40)

Howl's Moving Castle

You have to decide for yourself!Sophie “Howl’s Moving Castle”

Deciding is, surprisingly, difficult and something that weighs on the mind.

It’s easy to just go along with what everyone around you is doing, or to keep doing things the way you always have because it’s comfortable.

But when it comes to living your own life, you can’t really say it’s good to leave the path you take up to others.

There may be times when physical, mental, or social pressures make it hard to choose your own way.

In those moments, remember these words, find your courage, and make your own decisions—then take action yourself!

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Howl's Moving Castle

I’ve run away enough. I’ve finally found something I have to protect. You.Howl “Howl’s Moving Castle”

These are the words spoken at the moment when Howl, who had always kept running away, met someone he wanted to protect and, for the first time, made up his mind.

What resonates is how he doesn’t deny his weaker self or his awkward past, but accepts that “the time I spent running wasn’t wasted.” Even with weakness and doubt, when you find someone you want to protect, you can gain true strength.

Even if you couldn’t live for yourself, you can take a step forward for someone else.

That kindness and resolve offer a warm courage to a discouraged heart.

Even if you’re scared or anxious, as long as there’s something you want to protect, you can move forward today, too.

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Whisper of the Heart

Do not be afraid. Things that are far away only look big, and things that are close only look small.Baron “Whisper of the Heart”

It always takes courage to take that first step, doesn’t it? At times like that, remember what Baron said to Shizuku.

Because the things we aim for are hard to grasp with our hands, they inevitably feel like a huge wall.

By contrast, what lies right in front of us is a small wall we can climb with one hand, thanks to our past experiences.

Both are simply differences in how each person sees and feels them, and this reminds us that it’s a natural sense everyone has.

If you feel anxious about moving forward, let these words give you a gentle push—Shizuku, and everyone else, all started from the same place.

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Whisper of the Heart

I’m glad I pushed myself. I understand myself a little better than before.Shizuku Tsukishima “Whisper of the Heart”

These are the words spoken at the moment when the protagonist, who has been stretching themselves to reach their dream and running forward through doubt, finally made peace with themselves—even if just a little.

It’s a sincere feeling that arose because they realized that the failures and the embarrassing attempts were all necessary to understand who they are.

Even if you’re not perfect, if you understand yourself a little better than you did yesterday, that’s real growth.

When you’re feeling down, these are the gentle, warming words that softly affirm you: the you who pushed too hard, the you who got lost—neither of them was wrong.

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Spirited Away

If you’re going to get involved, see it through to the end.Kamaji “Spirited Away”

These are the words Kamaji says to Chihiro as she helps the soot sprites with their work.

Quitting something you’ve started can inconvenience those around you and leave you with a sense of guilt.

Still, seeing something through to the end once you’ve decided to do it is actually pretty tough.

Even so, take this line as a push to follow through to the end on what you’ve committed to—for others, and above all for yourself.

Incidentally, in the story, Chihiro’s help ends up prompting the soot sprites to slack off.

When you decide to do something, sometimes you also have to consider how it might affect the people around you.

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