Hirohito Quotes & Sayings

You can't imagine how much more work I had when I was a god. — Hirohito

The war has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage. — Hirohito

Endure what is difficult to endure and to suffer what is difficult to suffer. — Hirohito

We have resolved to endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable. — Hirohito

To strive for the common prosperity and happiness of all nations, as well as the security and wellbeing of our subjects, is the solemn obligation which has been handed down by our imperial ancestors and which lies close to our heart, — Hirohito

All men are brothers, like the seas throughout the world; So why do winds and waves clash so fiercely everywhere? — Hirohito

That most unfortunate war, which I deeply deplore. — Hirohito

The fruits of victory are tumbling into our mouths too quickly. — Hirohito

I made efforts to swallow tears and to protect the species of the Japanese nation. — Hirohito