There are bound to be times when we become stalled in our progress. That’s when we need to chant and take action with even stronger determination. When we do so, we will definitely cultivate a more expansive state of life and be able to move forward once again. Continually repeating this process is the heart of our Buddhist practice. Our victory is determined by whether we win or lose in this struggle with ourselves, with stagnation, and with devilish functions.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 175

Daisaku Ikeda

It is easy to be attracted to abstract ideals but difficult to challenge the realities of daily life. I hope that while upholding the magnificent ideal of kosen-rufu, you will spend your days in the actual practice of encouraging and motivating one person and then another and another to contribute to kosen-rufu. This is the practice, the hard work, of propagating the Mystic Law in the real world.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 107

Daisaku Ikeda

The key is to become happy right here and now, in your present situation and circumstances, just as you are. My young friends, be pioneers of life! Be great victors of happiness! Don’t lose yourself in idle, empty, mundane pleasures and amusements! Take your place at the head of the march to fundamental happiness!
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 354

Daisaku Ikeda