Like the ocean that remains calm in its depths even when waves rage over its surface, and like the sun that continues shining on high even during storms, we can at each moment create value and develop our state of life, enjoying our existence to the fullest in times of both suffering and joy.
Daisaku IkedaIt is precisely when we have suffered defeat that we can determine to win and open the path to future victory.
Daisaku IkedaPeace will be realized only by forging bonds of trust between people at the deepest level, in the depths of their very lives.
Daisaku IkedaYou must not for one instant give up the effort to build new lives for yourselves. Creativity means to push open the heavy, groaning doorway to life.
Daisaku Ikeda