Shigesato Itoi Quotes

Shigesato Itoi gives sly, playful reflections on culture, growth and being yourself.

9 quotes

1. 'I don't believe in pain. I don't believe things should be difficult. I don't believe perseverence conquers all.'

2. 'I don't want to work on stuff I don't like.'

3. 'Sometimes you win by losing. Standard thinking said I was a loser; a man who couldn't make the grade at university; a quitter. (...) As it was, I had to open my eyes and look around; I had to be aware of what was going on around me.'

4. 'I wanted to create a game (EarthBound) with real characters; characters whom players would recognize in the people around them.'

5. 'They (The Beatles) showed us what freedom was, and how adults didn't have all the answers. I loved them.'

6. 'In Japan, everyone strives to be the same. (...) What I like most about America is that everyone is an individual.'

7. 'I think there are only two kinds of people in the world. My friends . . . and other people.'

8. One thing you must never lose is courage. If you believe in the goal you are striving for, you will be courageous. There are many difficult times ahead, but you must keep your sense of humor, work through the tough situations, and enjoy yourself!

9. “Ochikondari mo shita kedo, watashi wa genki desu.”