"Since ancient times, people from throughout Asia have brought to Japan their talents, knowledge and energy, helping to lay the basis for Japan's existence as a country."

"The reactions of the human heart are not mechanical and predictable but infinitely subtle and delicate."

"People need to be made conscious of a very simple reality: we have no choice but to share this planet, this small blue sphere floating in the vast reaches of space, with all of our fellow 'passengers.'"

"When one takes action for others, one's own suffering is transformed into the energy that can keep one moving forward; a light of hope illuminating a new tomorrow for oneself and others is kindled."

"We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others."

"Force always attracts men of low morality."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."