A person's strength lies in the ability to endure unbearable people and circumstances, and ultimately overcome one's own cowardice. You cannot prevent moral decay in society, but you can choose to stand firm in your own integrity amidst it.
Only two creatures can reach the top of a pyramid: the eagle, which flies using its talent and wings, and the snail. I believe the snail will not climb easily; it will fall, climb, fall, and climb again. But once the snail reaches the top, it can see the world through its own eyes and achieve what the eagle has accomplished. We do not choose the beginning of life, but we decide how it ends. (Ordinary Days and a Great Life)
Every action is a promise, observed by others and etched in their hearts. — Hayao Miyazaki (The Whisper of the Heart)
Everyone has flaws, much like an apple bitten by God. Some have greater flaws simply because God enjoys their fragrance more. — Leo Tolstoy
Everyone experiences moments of feeling inadequate or envying others' talents, but most of us are just ordinary people. Do not be discouraged or panicked; be the snail that keeps climbing or the bird that keeps flying—diligent and humble in the midst of an ordinary life. One day, you will stand in the light and become the person you aspire to be.
