We will not fail your expectations of us as a new nation dedicated to peace, democracy, and freedom.

I speak of the old Japan, because out of the ashes of the old Japan there has risen a new Japan.

We pray that henceforth not only Japan but all mankind may know the blessings of harmony and progress.

Almost a century has passed since Japan first entered the world community by concluding a treaty of amity with the United States of America in 1854.

History offers examples of winning in diplomacy after losing in war.

By perfecting this legislative machinery and by participating in the various international agreements we intend to contribute to the wholesome development of world trade.

There is fear as to whether Japan, reduced to such a predicament, could ever manage to pay reparations to certain designated Allied Powers without shifting the burden upon the other Allied Powers.

The second is that the role of China trade in Japanese economy, important as it is, has often been exaggerated, as proven by our experience of the past 6 years.

Here is a rule to remember in future, when anything tempts you to feel bitter: not "This is misfortune, " but "To bear this worthily is good fortune.

How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand... there is no going back? There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep.

Your yesterday does not really matter, what matter most is the days to come .

Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.

I think it's worthwhile to expand your comfort level and just do something awful. I wasn't trying to make music for money.

When you make music, you're in really direct contact with your fans out there, so you hear all kinds of stories.

The two parties are still more polarized than ever before and the rise of partisan media is an important reason for it.

Once you get on the playing field it's not about whether you're liked or not liked. All that matters is to play at a high level and do whatever it takes to help your team win. That's what it's about.

In terms of cinema and filmmaking, there are certainly the unexpected gifts that the actors bestow on you. Film is always a question of compromises with respect to what you originally intended.

I concentrate on the southern African subcontinent.