World war i Quotes by Hirohito

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

— Hirohito

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

— Hirohito

That most unfortunate war, which I deeply deplore.

— 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…

— Hirohito

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

— Hirohito

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

— Hirohito

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

— Hirohito

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

— Hirohito

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

— Hirohito