I speak of the old Japan, because out of the ashes of the old Japan there has risen a new Japan.

We pray that henceforth not only Japan but all mankind may know the blessings of harmony and progress.

Almost a century has passed since Japan first entered the world community by concluding a treaty of amity with the United States of America in 1854.

We will not fail your expectations of us as a new nation dedicated to peace, democracy, and freedom.

History offers examples of winning in diplomacy after losing in war.

By perfecting this legislative machinery and by participating in the various international agreements we intend to contribute to the wholesome development of world trade.

There is fear as to whether Japan, reduced to such a predicament, could ever manage to pay reparations to certain designated Allied Powers without shifting the burden upon the other Allied Powers.

The second is that the role of China trade in Japanese economy, important as it is, has often been exaggerated, as proven by our experience of the past 6 years.

"You were not born to be a second-hander." Howard Roark to Gail Wynand in "The Fountainhead"

I dont want to work on a musical if Im not the lyricist.

Put it back in the horse!

There's two kinds of pain in sports: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret.

I throw the ball ninety-two miles an hour, but they hit it back just as hard.

No family is sane, is it?

You should always be learning. The fitness industry is always changing, especially with digital media giving it out anytime.

There'll be a little metal fleck in the football, so you can tell for sure whether the guy with the ball got over the goal line or was pushed back.

Life is a green madness just now, trying to squeeze the last bit of warmth from the season.

If someone praises you with what you are not, they are in essence criticizing you of a deficiency in you.