The key to battling obstacles or negative forces exists within our own hearts. Thus, no matter how formidable an obstacle or devilish function may be, there is no reason to fear it. Instead, what we should fear is giving in to the tendency in our hearts to let it sway or intimidate us.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 208-09
Daisaku Ikeda