Top 200 Daisaku Ikeda Quotes (2024 Update)

1. “A person, who no matter how desperate the situation, gives others hope, is a true leader.”

— Daisaku Ikeda

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2. “The darker the night, the nearer the dawn. Victory in life is decided by that last concentrated burst of energy filled with the resolve to win.”

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3. “Effort and hard work construct the bridge that connects your dreams to reality.”

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4. “Hardships make us strong. Problems give birth to wisdom. Sorrows cultivate compassion. Those who have suffered the most will become the happiest.”

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5. “The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success.”

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6. “Even if things don’t unfold the way you expected, don’t be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance will win in the end.”

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7. “When we change, the world changes. The key to all change is in our inner transformation- a change of our hearts and minds. This is human revolution. We all have the power to change. When we realize this truth, we can bring forth that power anywhere, anytime, and in any situation.”

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8. “Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future. Let us always give something.”

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9. “Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes.”

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10. “Faith is to fear nothing, to stand unswayed, the power to surmount any obstacle.”

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11. “A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, can even enable a change in the destiny of all humankind.”

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12. “With love and patience, nothing is impossible.”

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13. “You will pass through storms and heavy rains, and at times you will suffer defeat. The essence of the creative life, however, is not to give up in the face of defeat but to follow the rainbow that exists within your heart.”

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14. “Strength is Happiness.”

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15. “Leave behind the passive dreaming of a rose-tinted future. The energy of happiness exists in living today with roots sunk firmly in reality’s soil.”

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16. “Hope changes everything. It changes winter into summer, darkness into dawn, descent into ascent, barrenness into creativity, agony into joy.”

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17. “It’s important to resolve to yourself, ‘I will absolutely win!’ Then this firm commitment will serve as the wellspring of great wisdom and courage that surges forth from within.”

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18. “Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.”

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19. “One thing is certain: That is that the power of belief, the power of thought, will move reality in the direction of what we believe and conceive of it. If you really believe you can do something, you can. That is a fact.”

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20. “To be fearless no matter what happens-that is the root of true happiness. To move forward resolutely regardless of what lies in store-that is the spirit, the resolve, that leads to human victory.”

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21. “Life can unfold unlimitedly as long as we have a heart of appreciation and an undefeated mind.”

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22. “Before comparing yourself with others, win the battle with yourself. Strive to be better today than yesterday, and better tomorrow than today.”

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23. “No matter how hopeless or bleak things appear, the moment always comes when suddenly our spirit revives, and hope is reborn. That is why we must never give up.”

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24. “Come on obstacles! I’ve been expecting you! This is the chance that I’ve been waiting for!”

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25. “Victory lies in not getting defeated.”

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26. “Dialogue starts from the courageous willingness to know and be known by others. It is the painstaking and persistent effort to remove all obstacles that obscure our common humanity.”

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27. “The determination to win is the better part of winning.”

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28. “Health is not simply the absence of illness. Real health is the will to overcome every form of adversity and use even the worst of circumstances as a springboard for new growth and development. Simply put, the essence of health is the constant renewal and rejuvenation of life.”

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29. “Rather than becoming discouraged, know that encountering a wall is proof of the progress that you have made so far.”

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30. “Strength is happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness.”

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31. “Those who always have a sense of appreciation and gratitude never reach an impasse in life.”

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32. “A truly beautiful person is one who is good at discovering beauty.”

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33. “Hope is the sun. It is light. It is passion. It is the fundamental force for life’s blossoming.”

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34. “Rise to the challenges that life presents you. You can’t develop genuine character and ability by sidestepping adversity and struggle.”

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35. “Never be shaken, no matter what happens or what others may say. Never be flustered; never lose confidence. This is the way we should strive to live our lives. Being able to do so is a sign of genuine character.”

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36. “While it is important to win, it’s even more important to remain undefeated no matter what happens.”

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37. “It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.”

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38. “Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right.”

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39. “Within the heart of every person exists the flame of wisdom that transforms all suffering into kindling for the fire of creative energy.”

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40. “To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future.”

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41. “If you lose today, win tomorrow. In this never-ending spirit of challenge is found the heart of a victor.”

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42. “A person’s true nature is revealed at times of the greatest adversity.”

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43. “No one should be left to suffer alone.”

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44. “Nothing is more precious than peace. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind.”

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45. “Freedom doesn’t mean the absence of all restrictions. It means possessing unshakable conviction in the face of any obstacle.”

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46. “Ultimately, the only way to make good friends is to become a good friend yourself. Good people gather around other good people.”

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47. “Keep moving forward, even one or two steps, in your own way. Those who live out their lives to the fullest, unperturbed by the noisy clamor around them, are the true winners.”

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48. “Genuine sincerity opens people’s hearts, while manipulation causes them to close.”

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49. “An attitude of compassion does not mean looking down on someone, pitying them in their misery. Compassion is based on respect. We discuss life as equals, learn from each other and strive together to improve our lives.”

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50. “Human beings are inherently endowed with the power to bring out the best possible results from the worst possible circumstances.”

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