I will set a target for the reduction of (government) employees ... I will implement the reduction of the total personnel costs of the employees.

After Galileo was convicted (for heresy by the Spanish Inquisition) for his theory that the Earth revolved around the sun, ... he replied, 'Still, the Earth is moving.'

I have advocated postal reform for many years. The parliament said it was an absurd argument. The people have said it was the right thing.

In the past, Japan through its colonial rule and aggression caused tremendous damage and suffering for the people of many countries, particularly those of Asian nations.

Although North Korea's position differs (from Tokyo's), Japan's basic stance remains unchanged ? to seek sincere responses from the North Korean side to resolve the abduction and nuclear issues.

Privatization of the postal system has long been characterized as absurd, but I have always said it is only logical.

This outrageous and vicious act of violence against the United States is unforgivable.

Using the Japan-U.S. alliance as a basis, it is important that we maintain and develop cooperative relations with our neighboring countries such as China, South Korea, and Russia.

On the strength of strong public support, I will have (the postal reform bills) passed within this session.

I saw the various museum displays including scenes of torture while feeling heartfelt remorse and sorrow over the great pain and suffering inflicted on South Koreans by Japan's colonial rule.

Never mourn the loss of innocence, because it always brings the much greater gain of wisdom.

Good writing is more about graft and craft than inspiration and aspiration.

Young people know they are being betrayed by he mass electronic media. It caricatures them, caricatures others. It is not really about them though it targets them as consumers.

When I go home every night, I can look in the mirror and say I have given 110 per cent for Newcastle United. If people aren't happy with that, I can't give any more.

It is a very grave mistake to think that the enjoyment of seeing and searching can be promoted by means of coercion and a sense of duty.

He was feeling buoyant, flexible. He wanted to go jogging. He stood. He couldn't go jogging. He called room service and ordered a basket of breads and pastries.

To venture into space we must be strong-willed and determined. We must be fully committed to its exploration and discovery; space permits no half measures and is unforgiving of mistakes.

I'd like to direct myself but I'm a cinephile and I also would like to just step behind the camera and be on the other end of making movies.

Suicide was a mortal luxury not afforded to angels.

Insights and perceptions pass through the mind like fleet fireflies. Lit for an instant, then gone back into the dark.