Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right. Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes by Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes From Daisaku Ikeda Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people on the altar of its goals is nothing more than raw, demonic power. Genuine leadership is found in ceaseless efforts to foster young people, to pave the way forward for them. Daisaku Ikeda way-forward sacrifice people The economy is after all driven by people. No matter how dire the situation may be, as long as people are firm, a turnaround, revival and progress can be possible. Daisaku Ikeda progress long people "Those who give up dreams, do injury to their own hearts and cannot possibly enjoy a profound sense of fulfillment in the end. Daisaku Ikeda giving-up dream heart The crucial thing is to arouse the awareness that as a matter of human conscience we can never permit the people of any country to fall victim to nuclear weapons, and for each individual to express their refusal to continue living in the shadow of the threat they pose. Daisaku Ikeda country people fall Salute to the Smiling Faces of the 21st Century. Daisaku Ikeda buddhist century faces Buddhism holds that everything is in constant flux. Thus the question is whether we are to accept change passively and be swept away by it or whether we are to take the lead and create positive changes on our own initiative. While conservatism and self-protection might be likened to winter, night, and death, the spirit of pioneering and attempting to realize ideals evokes images of spring, morning, and birth. Daisaku Ikeda buddhist spring morning Where there is an absence of international political leadership, civil society should step in to fill the gap, providing the energy and vision needed to move the world in a new and better direction. Daisaku Ikeda vision political moving The idea of interdependence is central to Buddhism, which holds that all things come into being through the mutual interactions of various causes and conditions. Daisaku Ikeda buddhism causes ideas Extreme poverty threatens people's right to life itself and makes impossible the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms essential to a humane way of life. Daisaku Ikeda humane-way rights people Strength is Happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness. When you wage a struggle, you might win or you might lose. But regardless of the short-term outcome, the very fact of your continuing to struggle is proof of your victory as a human being. Daisaku Ikeda strength struggle winning It is crucial that we develop real awareness of ourselves as citizens of Earth, linked by mutual and indissoluble bonds. When we clearly recognize this reality and ground ourselves in it, we are compelled to take a strict accounting of our way of life. Daisaku Ikeda citizens real way Since ancient times, people from throughout Asia have brought to Japan their talents, knowledge and energy, helping to lay the basis for Japan's existence as a country. Daisaku Ikeda japan country people The gratification of desire is not happiness. Daisaku Ikeda gratification desire One cannot, without reflection, make some into bearers of goodness and others into miscreants, judging them by relative positive or negative criteria. These, like everything else, change according to historical circumstances, the character of a society, the time and subjective points of view. Daisaku Ikeda reflection views character It's important to resolve to yourself, 'I will absolutely win!' Then this firm commitment will serve as the wellspring of great wisdom and courage that surges forth from within. Daisaku Ikeda important winning commitment The reactions of the human heart are not mechanical and predictable but infinitely subtle and delicate. Daisaku Ikeda subtle reactions heart The problems of aging present an opportunity to rethink our social and personal lives in order to ensure the dignity and welfare of each individual. Daisaku Ikeda dignity opportunity order The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success. Daisaku Ikeda fiber nerves moments I believe that we must maintain pride in the knowledge that the actions we take, based on our own decisions and choices as individuals, link directly to the magnificent challenge of transforming human history. Daisaku Ikeda pride decision believe Great art is created only through diligent and painstaking effort to perfect and polish oneself. Daisaku Ikeda effort perfect art
