I am convinced of the necessity to take an effective measure of self defense.

Now that the Emperor has accepted the Potsdam Declaration, we must lay down our arms. Obeying the Emperor's order, we shall not fight. We must keep peace and order and we shall not make any trouble.

The war will continue a long time. Chiang Kai-shek may attempt to continue hostilities throughout his ifetime and as long as Chiang continues, Japan must continue.

The conflict between Japan and Chiang is little affected by the fall of the Wuhan cities and Sino-Japanese hostilities have just started.

I am convinced that in times such as these, every man must be a soldier, in substance as well as in name.

We all flee in hope of finding some ground of security

God exists. He has one wicked since of humor, and right now he’s having a grand old time punking the planet.

Take a good rest, small bird," he said. "Then go in and take your chance like any man or bird or fish.

You communicate for a better tommorow, not to spoil today.

When you're growing up, you play dress-up - it's a game, it's a pastime. And then as you get older, getting ready and looking nice becomes this constant stress. I want to make it fun again.

Religion is entirely a personal matter. Each one could approach his Creator as he liked.

I remember walking the dog one day, I saw a car full of teenage girls, and one of them rolled down the window and yelled, 'Marc Jacobs!' in a French accent.

It is said that we only get to know God in those stark moments when we are driven to depend on him.

The president's budget request today demonstrates his unwillingness to come clean on the true costs of his agenda. A penny saved is not a penny earned if at the end of the day you still owe a quarter

If you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.