"I cannot truly express my joy at seeing the people's faces, especially those of the children. This is the first time I have been able to experience such a thing."

"I wish for the happiness of all peoples of the world."

"I bear sole responsibility for the war."

"The decision to go to war was a grave mistake."

"The thought of the people suffering under the present circumstances causes me great pain. How can I, as a ruler, possibly bear to see my subjects so distressed?"