“There are two ways of doing battle against Disgrace. You may live it down; or you may run away from it and hide. The first method is heart-breaking, but sure. The second cannot be relied upon because of the uncomfortable way Disgrace has of turning up at your heels.” WayFirstsHeartMayTwoRunningBattleMethodUncomfortableRunning AwayHeelsDisgraceTwo WaysHeart Breaking Book:Buttered Side Down Source: Buttered Side Down
“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.” IfsImportantSelfRunningFormLeftOur LivesBattleBenefitsWeaknessImportant ThingsShiningFortuneBrilliantHardshipRunning AwayMagnificentPolishGemsSparkle Author:Daisaku Ikeda
“We may stumble and fall but shall rise again; it should be enough if we did not run away from the battle.” IfsShouldMayEnoughRunningFallBattleRunning Away Book:Collected Works Source: Collected Works
“He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.” MayRunningTurnsFightingBattleRunning AwayAnother DayTomorrow Is Another Day Author:Tacitus