We can use the suffering of illness as fuel to strengthen our faith and also to develop a deeper and more expansive state of life. In the light of the Mystic Law and viewed from the perspective of eternity, the struggle against illness is a test to enable us to attain happiness and victory.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 250

Daisaku Ikeda

In my youth, I studied the Daishonin’s writings thoroughly, to the extent that I actually committed many of his major writings to memory. That effort has built a foundation that has stood me well for my entire life.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 285

Daisaku Ikeda

Leaders need to have unshakable confidence in the Mystic Law, warm sensitivity and thoughtfulness, and the ability to respond to the hearts of others with wisdom and flexibility. Without such qualities, they cannot hope to win the trust of many people or realize kosen-rufu. In contrast, the more leaders there are who possess such qualities, the more our movement for kosen-rufu will expand.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 186

Daisaku Ikeda