Quotes from Daisaku Ikeda

Creativity means to push open the heavy, groaning doorway to life.

Those who always have a sense of appreciation and gratitude never reach an impasse in life.

History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom.

The eyes of a poet discover in each person a unique and irreplaceable humanity. While arrogant intellect seeks to control and manipulate the world, the poetic spirit bows with reverence before its mysteries.

Humanity has experienced many revolutionary changes over the course of history: revolutions in agriculture, in science, industrial production, as well as numerous political revolutions. But these have all been limited to the external aspects of our individual and collective lives.

No one can live entirely on their own, nor can any country or society exist in isolation.

The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society.

Where there is an absence of international political leadership, civil society should step in to fill the gap, providing the energy and vision needed to move the world in a new and better direction.

A truley heroic way of life lies in squarely confronting and courageously overcoming the pounding vicissitudes that life always throws in our paths

The darker the night, the nearer the dawn. Victory in life is decided by that last concentrated burst of energy filled with the resolve to win.

It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.

Strength is Happiness.

Strength is itself victory.

Extreme poverty threatens people's right to life itself and makes impossible the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms essential to a humane way of life.

The determination to win is the better part of winning.

Often the biggest obstacle in meeting life's challenges is actually our own fear of failure.

Hope is life's greatest treasure. If you have no hope, create some!

A person fully awakened to the jewel-like dignity of their own life is capable of truly respecting that same treasure in others.

The Earth never ceases to spin. All life is dancing : The trees, the wind, the sea. Keep dancing for the rest of your life.

Every war, when viewed from the undistorted perspective of life's sanctity, is a "civil war" waged by humanity against itself.

Take heart, and do not let disappointment or shame stop you from moving forward. The true outcome of life is only apparent at the very end.

Women are, in my view, natural peacemakers. As givers and nurturers of life, through their focus on human relationships and their engagement with the demanding work of raising children and protecting family life, they develop a deep sense of empathy that cuts through to underlying human realities.

No one is born hating others.

But I believe we must not allow feelings of defeat to take root in our hearts.