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.

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

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.

Stand up

When we say forever, we are talking about a desire.

You don't learn to hold your own in the world by standing on guard but by attacking and getting well-hammered yourself.

So much of 'Jaws' was amazing because the mind filled in what was missing.

I had five years of failure, really, before I had the first initial sign of success.

Throughout my life, I've seen the difference that volunteering efforts can make in people's lives. I know the personal value of service as a local volunteer.

I was a huge 'Bewitched' fan growing up.

Before falling to the scythe the weeds enjoy a little breeze.

Hawaii made the mouth of her soul water.

It is a right to have a firearm to protect yourself. But it is not your right to be irresponsible. At the end of the day, it is not the gun that kills you, it is the irresponsible person that does.