More than trends, consumers need functionality. Everything needs an element of fashion, but thats more like a spice.

I might look successful but I've made many mistakes. People take their failures too seriously. You have to be positive and believe you will find success next time.

If you always think about your dreams or goals, work steadfastly towards them and continue to challenge yourself, you will definitely be able to realise those dreams or goals.

It is clothes. It is parts. Therefore, you combine the parts differently to create your own unique expression.

I hate politics. What they say and what they do is completely different.

We are a country of artisans and a country of manufacturing. I think Japanese textile technology is the best in the world.

I tell people that we must have the courage to share what we feel, but no one follows me.

Japanese businesspeople and companies are lacking in individuality.

Konosuke Matsushita was a visionary entrepreneur. He started working very young as a teenager, and he eventually created Panasonic to become a truly global company.

Japan's biggest problems are conservatism and cowardice.

Our underwear used to just be cotton, but we wanted to see if we could create something out of synthetics.

It is only the brave who win life’s rewards. Those who don’t overcome their fears are destined to fail at even the least things.

The only chains you should wear in life are the chains of commitment.

Quality not quantity is my measure.

Money is not a goal. The goal is to make companies grow, develop, be competitive, be in different areas, be efficient to have a great human team inside the company.

I feel 100% sure that I have the career that I have today because of independent filmmaking.

Like it or not taking risks, by a total commitment to the mountain and the vagaries of the weather, is essential for the greater satisfaction to be derived from mountaineering.

I have been governor every now and then, but I am a forester all the time.

Life is too short to drink the house wine.

Guilt is a gift from Allah warning you that what you are doing is violating your soul

I'm embarrassed if I think anyone knows exactly what I paid for something, or even where I got it. I want what I'm wearing to feel good on, wear well, and to be extremely functional.