"I hope for a world free from conflict."

"The progress of science and technology should be used for the welfare of mankind, not for destruction."

"The war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage, while the general trends of the world have all turned against her interest."

"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."

"I hope that my reign has contributed to the peace and happiness of my people."