I also was alone in supporting Mr. Toda. As his disciple, I did everything I possibly could to assist him. The Soka Gakkai tradition of making February a month of renewed efforts to share Nichiren Buddhism all began from my determination to respond to my mentor.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 228

Daisaku Ikeda

Nichiren Buddhism. Faith enables us to manifest the Gohonzon that exists within us; it allows us to bring forth the diamond-like state of the Buddha and make it shine brightly. Within the depths of our lives, we each inherently possess boundless life force and a wellspring of infinite wisdom. Faith allows us to freely tap that inner life force and wisdom.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 61

Daisaku Ikeda

Shin’ichi worked, strove, and fought with the unwavering wish to triumph in every endeavor so that he might bring joy to his mentor, Josei Toda. His mentor was always in his heart. Each day, each moment, was an ongoing dialogue with him. Shin’ichi was also convinced that Toda was aware of all his efforts and of what was deep in his heart. He was determined to be a person who could at any time report proudly to his mentor.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 236

Daisaku Ikeda