He presents us with a model of unimpeachable integrity and unyielding faith. It is the greatest pride and honor of the Soka Gakkai to have such a great founder. And I am firmly convinced that Mr. Makiguchi’s spirit of working tirelessly to spread the Mystic Law, while never compromising with any power or authority, lives on today as a firm tradition of the Soka Gakkai.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 263
Daisaku Ikeda