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• In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and…
• The mindless rejoicing at home is really appalling; it makes me fear that the first blow against Tokyo will make them wilt…
• You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass.
• But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.
• A military man can scarcely pride himself on having 'smitten a sleeping enemy'; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for…
• The fiercest serpent may be overcome by a swarm of ants,
• The fate of the Empire rests on this enterprise. Every man must devote himself totally to the task in hand.
• Today, as chief Of the guardians of the seas Of the land of the dawn, I gaze up with awe At the…
• I wonder what Heaven must think of the people down here on this small black speck in the universe that is earth,…
• I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.
• A military man can scarcely pride himself on having smitten a sleeping enemy; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for…
• You cannot invade the mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind every blade of grass.

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