Quotes from Hirohito

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

They do not depend upon mere legends and myths. They are not predicated on the false conception that the Emperor is divine and that the Japanese people are superior to other races.

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

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

That most unfortunate war, which I deeply deplore.

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