“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
“It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us.” LawBrokenBenefitsSellsFortune Author:Pierre Corneille
“Whatever the Benefits of Fortune are , they yet require a Palate fit to relish and taste them; 'Tis Fruition, and not Possession, that renders us Happy.” FitTasteBenefitsFortuneAppreciationRelishPalate Author:Michel de Montaigne