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

"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 strength of the nation lies in its spirit."

"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…"

"The prosperity of the nation is my greatest desire."