Fruits basket Quote by Natsuki Takaya
““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
Source Manga: A Silent Voice, 2013
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.
Seek purpose and share it with others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career choice
- relationships
- creative pursuits
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning today?
- How can you support others in finding theirs?
Purpose can be fluid and hard to define.