The nations of the West hope that by means of steam communication all the world will become as one family.

Open the doors to all. Let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save that of industry, good conduct, and intellect.

Japan and China are isolated and without intercourse with other countries; hence the President directed me to attend to or watch the state of affairs in China also.

The expense of a war could be paid in time; but the expense of opium, when once the habit is formed, will only increase with time.

We were sent to this country by the President, who desires to promote the welfare of Japan, and are quite different from the ambassadors of other countries.

The President wishes the Japanese to be very prudent about the introduction of opium, and if a treaty is made, he wishes that opium may be strictly prohibited.

The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war.

Any nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded from this family.

In time of war steamships and improved arms are the most important things.

If Japan had been near to either England or France, war would have broken out long ago.

Two things are desired in order that intercourse may be had: First, that a minister or agent be allowed to reside at the capital. Second, that commerce between different countries be freely allowed.

What, then, was the new strategy he proposed? More troops and more money. For him, any other option was unthinkable. It would mean he had made a colossal mistake.

Magic is all about words and believing. If you believe then anything is possible.

My uncle was an Elvis impersonator - his name was Perry, and he went by 'Elvis Perry' - and my work as a wedding singer landed me a spot in his act.

What we've tried to do is have neighbors, colleagues, friends and family talking.

Pastors are highly susceptible to the sin of sloth.

Nice tackle, babe." Ranger

Untouchability is a blot on Hinduism. It is a canker eating into its vitals.

Still the mind. Inhale peace. Let go of worries. Exhale stress. Notice the breath. Connect to all. Embrace calm.

There's two kinds of dirty - dirty and sewer-dirty. Danny Ferry is sewer-dirty and has been ever since he was at Duke.

I cannot think of the results of your labors without shame at the little we do.