The eyes of a poet discover in each person a unique and irreplaceable humanity. While arrogant intellect seeks to control and manipulate the world, the poetic spirit bows with reverence before its mysteries. Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes by Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes From Daisaku Ikeda When we change, the world changes. The key to all change is in our inner transformation- a change of our hearts and minds. This is human revolution. We all have the power to change. When we realize this truth, we can bring forth that power anywhere, anytime, and in any situation. Daisaku Ikeda keys mind heart Genuine happiness can only be achieved when we transform our way of life from the unthinking pursuit of pleasure to one committed to enriching our inner lives, when we focus on 'being more' rather than simply having more. Daisaku Ikeda focus inspiring way I cannot say this too strongly: Do not compare yourselves to others. Be true to who you are, and continue to learn with all your might. Daisaku Ikeda compare being-true might Hope is the sun. It is light. It is passion. It is the fundamental force for life's blossoming. Daisaku Ikeda hopeful passion light You will pass through storms and heavy rains, and at times you will suffer defeat. The essence of the creative life, however, is not to give up in the face of defeat but to follow the rainbow that exists within your heart. Daisaku Ikeda giving-up rain heart True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances. Daisaku Ikeda strong trying mean Effort and hard work construct the bridge that connects your dreams to reality. Daisaku Ikeda hard-work dream reality The misfortune of others is our misfortune. Our happiness is the happiness of others. To see ourselves in others and feel an inner oneness and sense of unity with them represents a fundamental revolution in the way we view and live our lives. Therefore, discriminating against another person is the same as discriminating against oneself. When we hurt another, we are hurting ourselves. And when we respect others, we respect and elevate our own lives as well. Daisaku Ikeda oneness hurt views Hope is life's greatest treasure. If you have no hope, create some! Daisaku Ikeda greatest-treasure no-hope treasure Come on obstacles! I've been expecting you! This is the chance that I've been waiting for! Daisaku Ikeda obstacles chance waiting No matter how hopeless or bleak things appear, the moment always comes when suddenly our spirit revives, and hope is reborn. That is why we must never give up. Daisaku Ikeda giving-up spirit matter The place where you are now is vital. The path toward victory opens from where you stand. Daisaku Ikeda where-you-are victory path Whatever your circumstances, whatever your past, the forces that determine your future are nowhere but within your own heart and mind. It is here that the star of your destiny shines. Daisaku Ikeda stars heart past Even if things don't unfold the way you expected, don't be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance will win in the end. Daisaku Ikeda giving-up inspirational peace With love and patience, nothing is impossible. Daisaku Ikeda not-giving-up patience love What our world most requires now is the kind of education that foster love for humankind, that develops character-that provides an intellectual basis for realization of peace and empowers learners to contribute to and improve society. Daisaku Ikeda empowering our-world character If you lose today, win tomorrow. In this never-ending spirit of challenge is found the heart of a victor. Daisaku Ikeda challenges winning heart The course of our lives is determined by how we react--what we decide and what we do--at the darkest of times. The nature of that response determines a person's true worth and greatness. Daisaku Ikeda determined greatness life-is Life can unfold unlimitedly as long as we have a heart of appreciation and an undefeated mind. Daisaku Ikeda heart appreciation long Never be shaken, no matter what happens or what others may say. Never be flustered; never lose confidence. This is the way we should strive to live our lives. Being able to do so is a sign of genuine character. Daisaku Ikeda able matter character
