They do not depend upon mere legends and myths. They are not predicated on the false conception that the Emperor is divine and that the Japanese people are superior to other races.

All men are brothers, like the seas throughout the world; So why do winds and waves clash so fiercely everywhere?

I made efforts to swallow tears and to protect the species of the Japanese nation.

We have resolved to endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable.

You can't imagine how much more work I had when I was a god.

The fruits of victory are tumbling into our mouths too quickly.

Endure what is difficult to endure and to suffer what is difficult to suffer.

I discovered freedom for the first time in England.

History is often made and buttressed by myths and folklore rather than facts.

do not cry, you can focus the light spot with the eyes, the eyes of your heart . smile

The time to market yourself is all of the time.

What we call the beginning is often an end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.

I am a professional transvestite, so I can run about in heels and not fall over.

In how large a proportion of creatures is existence composed of one ruling passion, the most agonizing of all sensations--fear.

There were some times when we did the winter scenes in the summer, and I had to wear that silly fur coat. Oh, my Lord! I was perspiring!

I'm very thankful that I've had such longevity and variety.

I have a healthy view of what one can do with art.

All records are made to be broken.

Shrewdness in public life all over the world is always honored, while honesty in public men is generally attributed to dumbness and is seldom rewarded.