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
In the long course of your lives, you may experience setbacks or failures. But I hope you will never allow yourselves to be discouraged or defeated. Live out your lives as lion kings! Faith means to have unflagging hope. May each of you always forge ahead with courage and wisdom as you strive to fulfill the great vow for kosen-rufu.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 135
Daisaku Ikeda
Those who strive to talk with even one more person are victors. Our victory is determined by how much energy we put into caring for and supporting others. Only by working together harmoniously with all kinds of people and inspiring them to move with us toward kosen-rufu, or world peace, can we ourselves be victorious.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 121
Daisaku Ikeda