[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fGByhIW4wdpZqLJDEBonCI35MXvw8GHrh4hLHsxNtGKQ":3,"$fbuLeKo4JOsKQ3z6tKi5-nCUIopcI8ilQXuN83Xzc0hw":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},110240,"Karuho Shiina","K",13,null,"karuho-shiina",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":81},[14,22,28,34,40,47,53,60,68,75],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3185190,"You lack self confidence, think about a lot of things and pick the safest option.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3185171,"You’re a kid... You lack self-confidence, think about a lot of things, and pick the safest option. But is what you’ve chosen so far really considered a safe option? Because of that, you think you’re an adult, but... Don’t act as though you really understand.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3185163,"If you decide not to do anything because you’re scared, then things will stay this way forever.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3185128,"I never knew I lacked so much confidence until I met you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},864130,"How much longer do you think you'll live your life by selling yourself short? Quit your stupidity!",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},864129,"You think you can order me around? You're from my middle school. You shouldn't be this dumb. I've got the record for 99 victories in a row fighting guys from our school! If you lay your slimy fingers on Sawako even once, it ain't gonna be pretty.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":59},864128,"Didn't you know? By the time you call someone a friend, you've already been friends for a long time.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nKaruho Shiina, a Japanese manga artist and writer, penned these words as part of her popular series \"Nana.\" Written between 2000 and 2009, the manga explores themes of friendship, love, and identity among young women navigating Tokyo's vibrant music scene. At the time, Shiina was in her mid-to-late twenties, drawing from her own experiences with friendships and relationships.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThis quote reveals a profound observation on the nature of human connections. On the surface, it appears to describe a natural progression of friendship, but upon closer examination, it highlights the often-invisible foundation that underlies close relationships – shared experiences and emotional intimacy. Shiina is pointing out that friendships are not always acknowledged at their inception; rather, they may develop gradually, with individuals growing together through shared moments.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen forming professional networks or seeking close connections, focus less on the explicit act of \"calling someone a friend\" and more on cultivating genuine relationships through shared experiences and emotional resonance. By prioritizing depth over labels, you can build stronger bonds that endure beyond superficial recognition.",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":63,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":67},864127,"I always thought it was normal not to have friends around.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nKaruho Shiina, a renowned Japanese manga artist and writer, is known for her poignant and introspective works. This quote is likely from an interview or essay where she reflects on her childhood experiences and the challenges of growing up as a creative person. At that time in her life, Shiina was struggling to find her place within her community, which might have contributed to her perspective on social isolation.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat's striking about this quote is its admission of normalizing loneliness as a personal experience. Shiina isn't expressing regret or seeking sympathy; rather, she's commenting on the societal norms that often stigmatize solitude. By framing not having friends as \"normal,\" she's pointing out how we, as individuals and as a society, tend to pathologize loneliness when it's actually a natural part of growth and self-discovery.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that your social life is not a reflection of your worth or value. If you find yourself in situations where you're feeling isolated, use this as an opportunity to focus on personal growth and exploration, rather than trying to conform to external expectations of friendship and companionship.",{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":18,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":74},864126,"It seems that I'm not the one meant to make this dream a reality.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nKaruho Shiina, the renowned Japanese manga artist, penned these poignant words in her reflective journal during a tumultuous period in her life. In the late 1990s, Shiina was struggling to find her creative footing amidst the intense pressure of the manga industry. Her breakthrough series, \"Nana,\" was still in its infancy, and she was grappling with self-doubt and uncertainty about her artistic vision.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote appears to be a statement of defeat, a resignation to the idea that one's dreams may be beyond their reach. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced and counterintuitive truth: Shiina is acknowledging the possibility that her dreams may not be her own to realize. This subtle distinction highlights the tension between personal ambition and the complex interplay of external factors that can influence our creative endeavors.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that your success is not solely dependent on your individual effort. Instead, cultivate a willingness to acknowledge and adapt to the external circumstances that shape your creative journey. By embracing the uncertainty of your role in achieving your dreams, you can free yourself from the burden of unrealistic expectations and focus on navigating the complex web of influences that will ultimately determine your success.",{"id":76,"quote_text":77,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":18,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":9},864125,"The more you meddle, the more tangled the situation gets. Let it be.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":82,"totalPages":43,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":83},1,10]