"The spirit of Japan must be preserved, even as we adopt foreign technologies."

"A nation’s strength lies in the education of its youth."

"The nation needs to advance and progress, and for this, foreign knowledge is essential."

"All absurd usages of old shall be broken through, and justice and righteousness shall be the basis of all action."

"The seas of the four directions – all are born of one womb: why, then, do the wind and waves rise in discord?"