The fruits of victory are tumbling into our mouths too quickly. Hirohito More Quotes by Hirohito More Quotes From Hirohito All men are brothers, like the seas throughout the world; So why do winds and waves clash so fiercely everywhere? Hirohito military brother war I made efforts to swallow tears and to protect the species of the Japanese nation. Hirohito japan effort military You can't imagine how much more work I had when I was a god. Hirohito imagine We have resolved to endure the unendurable and suffer what is insufferable. Hirohito unendurable military suffering 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. Hirohito legends race people Endure what is difficult to endure and to suffer what is difficult to suffer. Hirohito endure difficult suffering 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 common heart lying I discovered freedom for the first time in England. Hirohito england first-time firsts That most unfortunate war, which I deeply deplore. Hirohito which most unfortunate war The war has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage. Hirohito developed advantage japan war