Humor is an affirmation of dignity, a declaration of man's superiority to all that befalls him.
“I would like this to be a new day. I would hope now that we can focus on doing the people's business.”
“If I write in my name to the agents of England and France residing in Asia and inform them that Japan is ready to make a commercial treaty with their countries, the number of steamers will be reduced from fifty to two or three.”