Home / Quotes / Quote by Daisaku Ikeda

Quote by Daisaku Ikeda

“The course of our lives is determined by how we react--what we decide and what we do--at the darkest of times. The nature of that response determines a person's true worth and greatness.”

Quote by Daisaku Ikeda

Author

Daisaku Ikeda, born on January 2, 1928, is a renowned Japanese educator, philosopher, and writer. He served as the president of the Soka Gakkai and is currently the honorary president. Ikeda is dedicated to promoting peace, education, and cultural activities, making significant contributions to global peace and development. more

You May Also Like

“I didn't have nothin' going for me... school, home... until I found something I loved, which was music, and that changed everything.”

Home School Found Music Changed

Author:Eminem

“Why doesn't constant trampling defeat the dandelion? The key to its strength is its long and sturdy root, which extends deep into the earth. The same priciple applies to people. The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their being to such a depth that nothing can shake them.”

People Long Earth Challenges Keys Roots Constant Depth Endure Defeat Shakes Setback Sturdy Dandelions

Author:Daisaku Ikeda

“Do something! Start something! As you make consistent efforts, you will begin to see your goals come into focus. You will discover your mission--the one only you can fulfill.”

Goal Effort Focus Missions Consistent Over You

Book:The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions

Source: The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions

“The answer will only arrive after we stop looking for it.”

Author:Jonah Lehrer

“But the most important part of everything is to be happy.”

Author:Jose Mourinho

“I don't think we have any choice. I think we have an obligation to change the rules, to raise the bar, to play a different game, and to play it better than anyone has any right to believe is possible.”

Thinking Believe Different Play Choices Games Raises Bars Obligation Raising The Bar

Book:Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us

Source: Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us

“There is so much history of this racist violence that simply to bring one person to justice is not going to disturb the whole racist edifice.”

Persons Whole Justice Violence Racist Edifice Ku Klux Klan

Author:Angela Davis

“Open your eyes and look for some man, or some work for the sake of men, which needs a little time, a little friendship, a little sympathy, a little sociability, a little human toil....It is needed in every nook and corner. Therefore search and see if there is not some place where you may invest your humanity.”

Ifs Men Needs Humans Looks May Littles Eye Humanity Needed Sake Corners Toil Little Time Sociability

Author:Albert Schweitzer

“The practice of altruism is the authentic way to live as a human being, and it is not just for religious people. As human beings, our purpose is to live meaningful lives, to develop a warm heart. There is meaning in being everyone's friend. The real source of peace amongst our families, friends and neighbours is love and compassion.”

“Silk does for the body what diamonds do for the hand.”

Doe Body Hands Diamond Silk

Author:Oscar de la Renta