There isn't anything anybody wants that is for any other reason than that they think they would feel better in having it.

The future of Japan's economic growth depends on us having the willpower and the courage to sail without hesitation onto the rough seas of global competition.

I promise to protect Japan's land and sea, and the lives of the Japanese people no matter what.

I have experienced failure as a politician and for that very reason, I am ready to give everything for Japan.

The Japan-U.S. alliance is an irreplaceable alliance. And I would like to further consolidate and broaden that alliance.

I believe it is important that we Japanese write a constitution for ourselves that would reflect the shape of the country we consider desirable in the 21st century.

For China to continue to enjoy economic prosperity, it needs to foster trusting international relationships, not tensions ... and it is important for China to understand this.

The Senkaku islands are inherently Japanese territory. I want to show my strong determination to prevent this from changing.

It is important to explain fully to the local areas with sincerity. We will also think, of course, about the development promotion of the communities.

It is my belief that politicians should not be stepping into the realm of history. Rather, politicians should be taking a future-oriented perspective.

In the last five years I used to go to Zen practice once a month, but since I assumed the post of prime minister it's been much harder.

Competence is the most effective tool to hide madness. Black holes actually appear to be the brightest stars in sky. ~ Aarush Kashyap

Where some see a new world disorder, others see the opportunity to bring organization.

A truth that's told with bad intent - beats all the lies you can invent.

I stopped making movies because I don't like taking my clothes off. Maybe it's realism, but in my opinion, it's utter filth.

I have never done a package tour in my life. It appeals in a way, but then I remind myself that you can't control the other people with you, which could turn out to be ghastly.

If something happens to your son, your thoughts about not having him in your life is what your terror is. It's not about his life.

I've concluded that the metric by which God will assess my life isn't dollars but the individual people whose lives I've touched.

I would rather say whoa to a leader than gittie up.

To be courageous is to be a voice for the voiceless

I have to believe in myself. I have to be my biggest advocate or I would crumble.