Imperial Duty Quotes

Never had there been such an attempt to make conquest the servant of civilization. About keeping India there is no question. England has a real duty there.

I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service, and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.

There will be no morality in the world unless the Emperor abdicates as quickly as circumstances permit…. The Emperor bears responsibility for being extremely negligent in the performance of his duties. He permitted the behavior of the military cliques and for many years did not do what he should have done.

I repeat that superior races have a right [to establish colonies], because they have a duty. They have the duty to civilize inferior races.

I'm against war with the United States. But I am an officer of the Imperial Navy and a subject of His Majesty the Emperor.

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.

A crown Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns, Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights To him who wears the regal diadem

The empire of Japan shall be reigned over and governed by a line of emperors unbroken for ages eternal. [1889 Constitution] The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State and the unity of the people, deriving his position from the will of the people with whom resides sovereign power. [1946 Constitution] .