You're trying to find it. You're probably trying to find…
““You're trying to find it. You're probably trying to find- the reason that you live- all by yourself. Because...because, in reality, there aren't any people who are born with reasons to live. I think that...that everyone has to find their reason to live. A reason to live. A reason to say that it's okay to be here. A reason for being. Everyone must find out and then decide. Maybe in a dream, or in a job, or in a person. "The reason" you find might be unclear, uncertain, and unstable. Even though you may lose it, I want to have a reason for as long as I live. I also want one. And then, if it's possible, I want to find it in somebody's heart. I want to be able to live for someone. I hope that someday, someone would tell me, 'You can think of it that way.' At times I want to give up, but I try my best. That's why...that's why it's okay, for sure, to be shameless. Because if you lead a bold life, someday you might meet someone with whom you'll want to eat takoyaki together.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Everyone must discover a personal purpose, which may be uncertain, but seeking it gives meaning and connection.
In simple terms: Find your own reason to live.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose and share it with others.
Themes
purpose
existential
resilience
connection
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- relationships
- creative pursuits
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
meaning‑making
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning today?
- How can you support others in finding theirs?
A Different Perspective
Purpose can be fluid and hard to define.