Whenever someone creates something with all of their heart, then that creation is given a soul.

No matter how many weapons you have, no matter how great your technology might be, the world cannot live without love.

I wanted to convey the message to children that this life is worth living.

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.

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 savior. Any woman is just as capable of being a hero as any man.

We are not trying to solve the world's problems... However, even in the midst of hatred and killing, there are things worth living for. A wonderful encounter, or a thing of beauty can still exist.

Reality is for people that lack imagination.