Daisaku Ikeda Quotes

“Lack of wisdom does not make a fool. A fool, in the truest sense, is the man who regards his own misfortunes or those of others as a source of doubt or criticism of the infinite mercy of the Gohonzon.-Josei Toda”

“Divorced from the cosmos, from nature, from society and from each other, we have become fractured and fragmented.”

“In the past, human society provided encouragement and opportunity for people to extend support to each other, especially in highly stressful situations.”

“Living here on Earth, we breathe the rhythms of a universe that extends infinitely above us. When resonant harmonies arise between this vast outer cosmos and the inner human cosmos, poetry is born.”

“History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom.”

“The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society.”

“The effects of human rights education can be dramatic in awakening people to the value and power of their own lives, as shown in the following stories.”

“Where there is an absence of international political leadership, civil society should step in to fill the gap, providing the energy and vision needed to move the world in a new and better direction.”

“A healthy vision of the future is not possible without an accurate knowledge of the past.”

“We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.”