A selection of quotes from Daisaku Ikeda’s published works on inspiration for daily living.
2025-04-04
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01 April
Gratitude makes a person modest. A sense of gratitude expands the heart.
02 April
Human revolution means turning our lives in a positive direction, from unhappiness to happiness.
03 April
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.
04 April
Education serves as a vital resource, bringing peace and stability to the community and society.
05 April
To strive even higher, to do even better—the creative process is a desperate struggle to go beyond what we were yesterday.
06 April
Just as the pure white lotus flower blooms unsoiled in muddy water, our lives, which are supremely noble, can continue to shine even amid life’s harshest realities.
07 April
A truly healthy life is creative—one in which we keep challenging something, creating something, and moving forward to expand our horizons as long as we live.
08 April
It is by constantly challenging ourselves, by continuing to move forward, that we can experience life’s dynamism and savor genuine victory in life.
09 April
Wasting time is wasting life. Creating value starts with using one’s time effectively.
10 April
For all of us, to expand the circle of dialogue within our community is to expand the space of comfort and security, the space where we know that we are accepted and have a place.
11 April
By struggling vigorously against and overcoming all kinds of difficulties, we can build a happy life.
12 April
Hope draws forth our inner potential and strength. Hope is a magic weapon that enables us to make our dreams come true.”
13 April
When we shed light on and praise the behind-the-scenes efforts of others, it becomes a tremendous source of encouragement and inspiration.
14 April
Education sets the groundwork for crisis-hit young people to regain their sense of security and hope as they continue to advance toward the future with dreams in their hearts.
15 April
To discriminate against others in any way is to discriminate against your own life.
16 April
When young people’s will to transform reality merges with an indomitable optimism, the possibilities are limitless.
17 April
To struggle against hardships and worries forges our lives and makes us stronger. The struggles of life are indeed something we should treasure.
18 April
No matter our circumstance, if our hearts are always ablaze with hope and courage, filled with the spirit of challenge, we’ll brim with joy and vigor.
19 April
We were born to play out a great human drama of triumphing over difficulties, dancing with happiness and with joy, while dispelling the clouds of gloom.
20 April
Human dignity does not shine in isolation. It comes to full brilliance through our efforts to cast a bridge connecting the opposing banks of self and other.
21 April
Only when the torch of peace burns brightly in people’s hearts will the world shine with the light of lasting peace.
22 April
Guarding others' lives, the ecology and the earth is the same as protecting one's own life.
23 April
"Good books" direct one's life towards happiness, wisdom and creativity.
24 April
There are times when victory or success can actually become the cause for future defeat or failure. Likewise, a defeat can become the cause for significant future victories.
25 April
Every person has a singular mission, unique individuality, and way of living. It’s important to recognize that truth and respect it.
26 April
People who exert themselves to the fullest and tackle each problem as it arises don’t really experience hardships as such; they instead see everything as a joyful challenge.
27 April
True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.
28 April
The accumulation of moment by moment victories eventually builds remarkable success. There is supreme joy in exerting oneself to the utmost, with no regrets.
29 April
To have a goal is to have hope. Once we set a goal, each step we take has direction and power.
30 April
Expressions of thanks and appreciation strengthen ties of trust and friendship.
