Courage
Courage is the force that makes our lives brilliant, like a great work of art.
[Ikeda Daisaku Zenshu (The Complete Works of Daisaku Ikeda), Vol. 134]
Courage is the ultimate force that creates history.
[Speech at Soka University and Soka Women's College Entrance Ceremony, Tokyo, April 2, 2007]
Courage, strength and wisdom well up in those who consciously take on everything as the protagonist and person responsible for achieving their goals. Unlimited wisdom and ardent resolve arise from a sense of responsibility.
[The New Human Revolution, Vol. 22, “A New Century” chapter]
If you summon your courage to challenge something, you’ll never be left with regret. How sad it is to spend your life wishing, “If only I’d had a little more courage.” Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right.
[Discussions on Youth]
It’s important to have the courage to clearly say what needs to be said when it matters most.
[The New Human Revolution, Vol. 20, “Bridge Building” chapter]
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.
[Ikeda Daisaku Zenshu (The Complete Works of Daisaku Ikeda), Vol. 122]
Running away from things you find unpleasant causes suffering. But facing and challenging such situations will enrich your life.
[Discussions on Youth]
Small things matter. What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.
[Discussions on Youth]
The courage not to bow to pressure, the courage to stand alone, the courage to maintain one’s determination, the courage to look deep into one’s heart and confront one’s own cowardice and arrogance, the courage to challenge difficulties―those who possess this kind of courage are true victors.
[Essay series, “Our Brilliant Path to Victory,” Seikyo Shimbun, January 1, 2011]
The important thing is to take that first step. Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.
[Discussions on Youth]
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.
[Speech at Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, April 23, 1996]
Unless we take one step forward, we cannot take the next, much less a thousand.
[Lecture at the Ateneo de Santander, Spain, June 26, 1995]
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