"Now she realized that she was not peering at a so-dark-blue-it-looked-black ocean, but rather she was looking straight through miles of incredibly clear water at something enormous and black in its nethermost depths. Maybe it was the bottom - so deep that not even light could touch it. And yet, down in those impossible depths, she thought she could see tiny lights sparkling. She stared uncertainly at the tiny glimmerings. They seemed almost like scattered grains of sand lit from within; in some places they clustered like colonies, faint and twinkling. Like stars."
About Fuyumi Ono
Fuyumi Ono — Life and Legacy
Fuyumi Ono is a prominent Japanese author celebrated for her fantasy series 'The Twelve Kingdoms', which intricately weaves themes of love and identity into its narrative. Her works delve into the emotional landscapes of her characters, revealing the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of self-discovery. One of her notable quotes, 'To understand others, we must first understand ourselves,' encapsulates her belief in the necessity of self-awareness for genuine connections. This perspective challenges readers to reflect on their own identities and the bonds they form with others. Ono's storytelling often places characters in situations where they must confront their own identities, illustrating the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. Through her characters' journeys, she explores how love can serve as both a source of strength and vulnerability. Her ability to capture the nuances of human emotions allows readers to connect deeply with her narratives, making her work resonate on multiple levels. The relevance of Ono's quotes and ideas continues to impact readers today, as they encourage introspection and empathy in a world where understanding oneself is crucial for meaningful relationships. Her exploration of love and identity not only enriches the fantasy genre but also invites readers to engage with their own emotional truths.
Quote collection
Fuyumi Ono quotes
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"I think that once you're born, the thing you have to do is find out who you are and live that life as well as you can. You can't spend your time wondering how things would have been if you were someone different."
"And that's when I realized that there's really two ways people cry. You cry when you're sorry for yourself, and then you cry when you are really sad. The tears you cry for yourself? Those are kid tears. You're crying because you want somebody to help you or pick you up. Your mom, your dad, the old lady next door... anyone."
"It doesn't take any effort to dream. It's a lot easier than looking at the problems in front of you and figuring out what you're going to do about them. But all you're doing is putting your problems up on a shelf for later, right? That doesn't make them go away."
"When people felt pain time and time again, they came to fear that pain above all other things. So they tried to ignore it, to forget it was happening, as a way of bearing it. And pretty soon, they would come to feel like they'd accomplished something just by doing that -- even though nothing had changed."