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

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.

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

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.

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.

As we trust in God, we shall triumph in any trouble.

You freaking bit me, " I said, my voice hoarse. "You're lucky I don't call animal control.

Just saying an intention and leaving it at that will not necessarily result in an outcome, if there is a stronger, more primal belief behind the scenes.

Do not evaluate things when you feel happiness

The first thing to improve society is not banning abortion, but making sure that everyone who had a child is in the best position to be able to rear it.

The true measure of your character is what you do when nobody's watching.

Selfishness can be a virtue. Selfishness is essential to survival, and without survival we cannot protect those whom we love more than ourselves.

Poetry is devil's wine.

When I was young I was trained in stage fighting and rapier and dagger, for several years.

Prepare your hearts for Death's cold hand! prepare Your souls for flight, your bodies for the earth; Prepare your arms for glorious victory; Prepare your eyes to meet a holy God! Prepare, prepare!