Meiji Emperor — "Educate the children, for they are the future of the nation."

"The Imperial will is absolute."

"I announce to the world that I have succeeded to the Imperial Throne and have assumed the sovereignty of the country, and that the Imperial Oath of Five Articles is established as the fundamental prin…"

"Be loyal to the Emperor, be filial to your parents, be affectionate to your brothers and sisters, be harmonious in your married life, be trustworthy to your friends, be modest and moderate in your con…"

"The people shall be allowed to pursue their own callings, so that there may be no discontent."

"The people's welfare is the Emperor's greatest concern."