Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand.

Open the doors to all. Let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save that of industry, good conduct, and intellect.

Japan and China are isolated and without intercourse with other countries; hence the President directed me to attend to or watch the state of affairs in China also.

The expense of a war could be paid in time; but the expense of opium, when once the habit is formed, will only increase with time.

We were sent to this country by the President, who desires to promote the welfare of Japan, and are quite different from the ambassadors of other countries.

The President wishes the Japanese to be very prudent about the introduction of opium, and if a treaty is made, he wishes that opium may be strictly prohibited.

The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war.

Any nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded from this family.

In time of war steamships and improved arms are the most important things.

If Japan had been near to either England or France, war would have broken out long ago.

Two things are desired in order that intercourse may be had: First, that a minister or agent be allowed to reside at the capital. Second, that commerce between different countries be freely allowed.

You can strike out at people, Strike off your business but you can not STRIKE down someones dreams because you can not achieve yours~bns

How lucky are you that you are alive today? Don’t forget to live. Choose to live beautifully

Loving you was hard, wanting you was harder, but kissing your forehead was insanity.

True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.

Liberals don't ask 'Does it work?' They ask 'Does it equalize?'

Put on light-coloured clothes and some perfume, take care of your body and do everything you can to fight against the forces of darkness. It is not an easy struggle, but it is worthwhile.

Big fires flare up in a wind, but little ones are blown out unless they are carried in under cover.

Authority poisons everybody who takes authority on himself.

None of us can buy goodwill; we must earn it.

Our image has undergone change from David fighting Goliath to being Goliath.