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Worldwide kosen-rufu can be realized only by encouraging and fostering people who have the courage to stand alone and act on their own initiative.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 26

Daisaku Ikeda

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The most important thing is getting into the habit of challenging yourself to the limit in this way. In a sense, the results you get don’t matter all that much. The actual grades you receive in high school, for instance, won’t decide the rest of your life. But the habit of challenging yourself to the limit will in time bear fruit. It will distinguish you from others without fail and bring your unique talents to shine.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 215

Daisaku Ikeda

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It is through talking and interacting with others that we truly develop as human beings. Dialogue means learning from and respecting others, which makes heart-felt conversation possible. Learning from others enriches us. In such rich discussion, there is joy, happiness, and peace. Dialogue is itself a sign of human triumph.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 241

Daisaku Ikeda