Babies are cute and make you want to hold them,
but they still seem a bit inanimate.
Children start to become interesting around age three,
and this continues until around age twelve, when the dark mists of hell begin to envelop them.
Then, around age twenty, they reappear as semi-civilized human beings.
Seeing this, stop worrying that you are a bad parent,
or that there might be genetic issues,
and realize that they are indeed your children, and love them.
Of course, there are exceptions, but this is my experience.

Tony Blair / My Autobiography, Nikkei Shimbun Culture Section

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/トニー・ブレア

The eloquence of such an outstanding person, who would become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,
indeed harbors a profound aura.
In other words, their perspective and insight into matters
possess a depth and breadth that anticipates the future, much like a master Shogi player.
At first glance, it might not seem like a profound statement,
but from the nobility and universal truths overflowing from the gaps in his words,
an ordinary person like myself can't help but be moved.

Having observed the history of humanity across and through, from a bird's-eye view,
he has not overlooked what is most important in life.
This is likely what is meant by being intelligent.
Simply by encountering this casual passage,
one might wonder if the people of the United Kingdom lead exceptionally rich lives...
In other words, what is the role of a politician?
To live in a country where a clear answer to this question is readily available
is something I deeply envy.

I recall reading somewhere that the word 'love' was born out of the Christian world as a necessity,
but a climate that nurtures great love,
let us begin anew from here.
Perhaps we are being challenged by the raging 'X' to do so.
Because the regeneration of Japan can only begin with the awakening of each individual.

(Coffee in the top image)
There is also love that comes from coffee, experienced with the eyes and tasted on the tongue.
By Hiroshi Sawada, Streamer Coffee Company.
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