Kōki Hirota: Quotes about time

Kōki Hirota was Japanese politician executed. Explore interesting quotes on time.

Kōki Hirota: 14 quotes0 likes

“If you want to maintain the superiority of your state at the present time, you must quickly enter into a coalition with Germany and Italy and thus restrain Europe and create a firm foundation for imperial policy in the Far East.”

Kōki Hirota

Quoted in "Japan at the Crossroads" - Page 64 - by Walter Smith - 1936.

“I am having a very difficult time. Things happen unexpectedly.”

Kōki Hirota

Quoted in "The Rising Sun: The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire" - Page 49 - by John Toland - History - 2003.

“We have successfully built up our national strength and prestige, accepting and adding to our civilization the art and science of the West. Now, I believe, the time has come for us to carry our art and culture to other countries.”

Kōki Hirota

To the Japanese Parliament on January 21, 1936. Quoted in "The Virginia quarterly review: A National Journal of Literature and Discussion" - Page 164 - by University of Virginia - 1936.