Daisaku Ikeda Quotes

Quotes about:

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

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Strong, Compassion, Giving

  25 Copy quote
• 

  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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Giving Up, Rain, Heart

  Daisaku Ikeda (1975*). “The tide toward the 21st century: addresses”

  19 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Heart, Keys, Mind

  58 Copy quote

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

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Winning, Important, Matter

  22 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Inspirational, Inspiring, Philosophy

  18 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Light, Darkness, World

  49 Copy quote

• Faith is to fear nothing, to stand unswayed, the power to surmount any obstacle.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Obstacles, Fear Nothing

  35 Copy quote

• Effort and hard work construct the bridge that connects your dreams to reality.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Dream, Hard Work, Reality

  17 Copy quote

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

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Appreciation, Heart, Long

  28 Copy quote

• When we care for others our own strength to live increases. When we help people expand their state of life, our lives also expand. Actions to benefit others are not separate from actions to benefit oneself. Our lives and the lives of others are ultimately inseparable.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  People, Benefits, Care

  14 Copy quote

• The determination to win is the better part of winning.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Determination, Winning

  15 Copy quote

• Just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms all possess their own unique qualities, each person is unique. We cannot become someone else. The important thing is that we live true to ourselves and cause the great flower of our lives to blossom.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Attitude, Flower, Unique

  11 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Character, Matter, Able

  15 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Believe, Moving, Reality

  10 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Inspirational, Peace, Giving Up

  25 Copy quote

• Rise to the challenges that life presents you. You can't develop genuine character and ability by sidestepping adversity and struggle.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Buddhist, Struggle, Character

  10 Copy quote
• 

  What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Inspirational, Courage, Buddhist

  Daisaku Ikeda (2000). “The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions”, p.111, Middleway Press

  84 Copy quote

• Youthfulness is not determined by age. It is determined by one's life force. One who possesses hope is forever young. One who continually advances is forever beautiful.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Beautiful, Forever, Age

  32 Copy quote

• Many things happen in life. There are joyous days and times of suffering. Sometimes unpleasant things occur. But that's what makes life so interesting. The dramas we encounter are part and parcel of being human. If we experienced no change or drama in our lives, if nothing unexpected ever happened, we would merely be like automatons, our lives unbearably monotonous and dull. Therefore, please develop a strong self so that you can enact the drama of your life with confidence and poise in the face of whatever vicissitudes you may encounter.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Strong, Drama, Self

  48 Copy quote

• Whatever your circumstances, whatever your past, the forces that determine your future are nowhere but within your own heart and mind. It is here that the star of your destiny shines.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Stars, Heart, Past

  21 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Attitude, Mean, Compassion

  60 Copy quote

• There is no one as strong as a person whose heart is always filled with gratitude.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Gratitude, Strong, Attitude

  27 Copy quote

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

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Friends, Good Friend, People

  14 Copy quote

• 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.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Giving Up, Matter, Spirit

  15 Copy quote

• What is defeat in life? It is not merely making a mistake; defeat means giving up on yourself in the midst of difficulty. What is true success in life? True success means winning in your battle with yourself. Those who persist in the pursuit of their dreams, no matter what the hurdles, are winners in life, for they have won over their weaknesses.

  Daisaku Ikeda

  Dream, Giving Up, Mistake

  Daisaku Ikeda (2000). “The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions”, p.107, Middleway Press

  18 Copy quote

Page 1 of 10

← Prev

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Next →

• facebook
• twitter
• googleplus
• email
• linkedin