Part of growing up means finding a way to interact with others while distancing pain.
Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis EvangelionSometimes you need a little wishful thinking just to keep on living.
Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis EvangelionNever underestimate the ability of the human animal to adapt to its environment.
Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis EvangelionThe one who deserves to survive is the one who has the will to make it happen. He wished for death. He ignored his will to survive and chose to die for a false hope. Your survival is not a mistake, Shinji.
Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis EvangelionThat doesn't mean it's okay for you to give up! If you do, I'll never forgive you as long as I live. God knows I'm not perfect either. I've made tons of stupid mistakes and later I regretted them. And I've done it over and over again, thousands of times. A cycle of hollow joy and vicious self-hatred. But even so, every time I learned something about myself.
Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis Evangelion