Youthfulness is not determined by age. It is determined by one's life force. One who possesses hope is forever young. One who continually advances is forever beautiful. Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes by Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes From Daisaku Ikeda What is defeat in life? It is not merely making a mistake; defeat means giving up on yourself in the midst of difficulty. What is true success in life? True success means winning in your battle with yourself. Those who persist in the pursuit of their dreams, no matter what the hurdles, are winners in life, for they have won over their weaknesses. Daisaku Ikeda giving-up dream mistake The power of growth, of improvement, the power to overcome all stagnation and break through every obstacle and transform a barren wasteland into a verdant field - that unstoppable power of hope resides right within your own heart. It wells up from the rich earth of your innermost being when you face the future without doubt or fear: "I can do more. I can grow. I can become a bigger and better human being." Daisaku Ikeda break-through hopeful heart Ultimately, the only way to make good friends is to become a good friend yourself. Good people gather around other good people. Daisaku Ikeda friends good-friend people What we need most is to restore and revive our humanity. We must create a society where people can live with dignity, a society where people can live in peace and happiness. People are tired of games played for power and profit. People are tired of hatred and conflict. They want to live with more wisdom and confidence, and in peace. It may seem like a long and distant path, but I am convinced that the 21st century must see a movement to sow the seeds of peace, happiness and trust in every person's heart. The seeds of a truly humane way of life. I am convinced this is the only path. Daisaku Ikeda humane-way tired heart What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward. Daisaku Ikeda buddhist courage inspirational Courage and compassion are two sides of the same coin. Compassion without courage is not genuine. You may have a compassionate thought or impulse, but if you don’t do or say anything, it’s not real compassion. Daisaku Ikeda two-sides compassion real I can do more. I can grow. I can become a bigger and better human being. Daisaku Ikeda bigger-and-better grows humans No matter what our personal circumstances may be, if we ourselves become a source of light, then there will be no darkness in the world. Daisaku Ikeda light darkness world Keep moving forward, even one or two steps, in your own way. Those who live out their lives to the fullest, unperturbed by the noisy clamor around them, are the true winners. Daisaku Ikeda two way moving Just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms all possess their own unique qualities, each person is unique. We cannot become someone else. The important thing is that we live true to ourselves and cause the great flower of our lives to blossom. Daisaku Ikeda flower unique attitude The important thing is to firmly fix our gaze on our own weaknesses, not run away from them, but to battle them head-on and establish a solid self that nothing can sway. Hardships forge and polish our lives, so that eventually they shine with brilliant fortune and benefit. If left in its raw, unpolished form, even the most magnificent gem will not sparkle. The same applies to our lives. Daisaku Ikeda shining self running Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future. Let us always give something. Daisaku Ikeda inspiring inspirational philosophy Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes. Daisaku Ikeda steps life firsts When we care for others our own strength to live increases. When we help people expand their state of life, our lives also expand. Actions to benefit others are not separate from actions to benefit oneself. Our lives and the lives of others are ultimately inseparable. Daisaku Ikeda benefits care people Often the biggest obstacle in meeting life’s challenges is actually our own fear of failure. Daisaku Ikeda fear-of-failure obstacles challenges Faith is to fear nothing, to stand unswayed, the power to surmount any obstacle. Daisaku Ikeda fear-nothing obstacles Being sincere, dedicated and honest is the key. People of integrity triumph in the end. Daisaku Ikeda keys integrity people In life when we feel we have reached a limit, that is when the true battle begins. Just when you despair and think it is impossible to go any further, will you become apathetic, or will you say it's not over and stand up with an unyielding spirit? The battle is decided by this single determination. Daisaku Ikeda despair determination thinking A person who respects others is respected by others in return. Those who treat others with compassion and concern are protected and supported by others. Our environment is essentially a reflection of ourselves Daisaku Ikeda return compassion reflection When we change, the world changes. The key to all change is in our inner transformation- a change of our hearts and minds. This is human revolution. We all have the power to change. When we realize this truth, we can bring forth that power anywhere, anytime, and in any situation. Daisaku Ikeda keys mind heart
