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

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

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.

In relationships, when there is suffering there cannot be true love: true Love is Unconditional. Either Love is joy and happiness, or it is not Unconditional Love.

Without prayer, life is a panic.

It doesn't matter what the technology is - no one will watch a Peter Greenaway film anyway.

...when the laws have ceased to be executed, as this can only come from the corruption of the republic, the state is already lost.

I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the Moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet.

I have no more to say. If this be the case, he deserves you. I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to any one less worthy.

What I get in rock 'n' roll that I don't get in movies is that connection with people. With music it's instantaneous, and just to watch people light up, it's really amazing. I love that connection.

It's been a long time since NATO was created, and I also think Donald Trump has spoken very wisely about the need to rethink the mission of NATO.

When you cast away all your greed and fixation in adversity, you can find unexpected strength.

People in pain don’t always see things as clearly as they should.