Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Gandhi stressed the importance of being resolute in one's determinations: "A man who says that he will do something 'as far as possible,' betrays either his pride or his weakness, though he himself may attribute it to his humility. There is, in fact, not a trace of humility in such an attitude of mind." In short, he asserts that someone who makes halfhearted pronouncements is either arrogant or cowardly.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
When praised highly by others, one feels that there is no hardship one cannot bear. Such is the courage that springs from words of praise.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 385
The True Aspect of All Phenomena
Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on May 17, 1273
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
The people we are close to are important. We should treat them as our treasures. When dealing with others, we should always be sincere and polite. Nothing is stronger than sincerity. I have made many friends around the world and made them all with the same sincerity. A relationship built with sincerity will never be destroyed, but relationships build by means of tactics and scheming always collapse in the end.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (20 August 1950) p.43
Relaxed at home for the first time in a long while. Extremely tired. My head aches when I think of tomorrow's struggle.
1. Study.
2. Be victorious at work.
3. Regain my strength.
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