Quote of the day

  By Janni Lee Simner | January 4, 2013 - 9:03 am | general, writing

“When I say ‘hero’ do not picture someone with the strength to fight and conquer evil–because evil is not something that can ever be conquered or defeated. Evil is natural–it is innate in all humans. But while it can’t be defeated … it can be controlled. In order to control it, and live the life of a true hero, you must learn to see with eyes unclouded by hate. See the good in that which is evil, and the evil in that which is good. Pledge yourself to neither side, but vow instead to preserve the balance that exists between the two.” –Hayao Miyazaki

Janni Lee Simner

About Janni Lee Simner

Author of Bones of Faerie, Faerie Winter, Thief Eyes, and Secret of the Three Treasures. Coming May 2013, Faerie After.
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3 Responses to Quote of the day

  1. Janni Lee SimnerJanni Lee Simner says:
    January 4, 2013 at 9:08 am

    Also: “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.”

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  2. Rhiannon says:
    January 4, 2013 at 9:21 am

    I knew there was a reason I loved Miyazaki’s films, especially “Spirited Away”.

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