Daily Quote

It would be pointless for a plum blossom to try to remake itself as a cherry blossom, no matter how deeply the plum yearns to do so. The plum is happiest when it blooms as itself in full glory. How much of the color and wonder of life would be lost if it weren’t for our differences.

from ikedaquotes.org

Daily Encouragement

What was the secret to Edison’s success? He explained that it was to never give up before he succeeded in what he was trying to do. Not giving up–that’s the only way. Once you give up you are defeated. This is equally true in the realm of faith. Quitting is not faith. We have to keep chanting until our prayers are answered.
That is the correct way of prayer.

from sgi.org

Daily Quote

Life is best lived by being bold and daring. People tend to grow fearful when they taste failure, face a daunting challenge or fall ill. Yet that is precisely the time to become even bolder. Those who are victors at heart are the greatest of all champions.

from ikedaquotes.org