Take heart, and do not let disappointment or shame stop you from moving forward. The true outcome of life is only apparent at the very end.

The power of growth, of improvement, the power to overcome all stagnation and break through every obstacle and transform a barren wasteland into a verdant field - that unstoppable power of hope resides right within your own heart. It wells up from the rich earth of your innermost being when you face the future without doubt or fear: "I can do more. I can grow. I can become a bigger and better human being."

I have for some time urged that a nuclear abolition summit to mark the effective end of the nuclear era be convened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 70th anniversary of the bombings of those cities, with the participation of national leaders and representatives of global civil society.

When you devote yourself to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism. Nothing important can be accomplished if you allow yourself to be swayed by some trifling matter, always looking over your shoulder and wondering what others are saying or thinking. The key to achievement is to move forward along your chosen path with firm determination.

Come on obstacles! I've been expecting you! This is the chance that I've been waiting for!

Rise to the challenges that life presents you. You can't develop genuine character and ability by sidestepping adversity and struggle.

If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.