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ALT “The life and essence of art—whether it be painting, music, or dance—lies in expressing through a wellspring of emotion the universal realm of the human spirit. It is a melding of the individual and the universal. That is why great art reaches out beyond ethnic and national barriers to move people all over the world.”—Daisaku Ikeda [The New Human Revolution, vol. 7, “The Flower of Culture”]

ALT “How can humankind overcome the crises that face us in the twenty-first century? There is, of course, no simple solution, no ‘magic wand’ we can wave to make it all better. . . . The core of such efforts must be to bring forth the full potential of dialogue. So long as human history continues, we will face the perennial challenge of realizing, maintaining and strengthening peace through dialogue.”—Daisaku Ikeda [2005 Peace Proposal]

ALT “It is vital that humankind develop a shared consciousness that nuclear weapons are an absolute evil whose existence can never be justified―for any reason or under any circumstance. . . . We must promote the understanding that it is impossible to construct one’s own happiness and security on the fear and suffering of others; and this understanding must be coupled with the compassion, empathy and courage to resist all attempts to do so.”—Daisaku Ikeda [Ikeda Daisaku zenshu (The Complete Works of Daisaku Ikeda), vol. 55]

ALT “Facing difficulties or unfavorable circumstances means our purpose in life is that much greater. When we overcome our challenges, we show people who are struggling with the same issues—indeed, all people—a new path to victory, giving them hope and courage.”—Daisaku Ikeda [The New Human Revolution, vol. 16, “Heart and Soul”]

ALT “Even if things don’t unfold the way you expected, don’t be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance with a positive spirit will win in the end.”—Daisaku Ikeda [Speech at Soka Junior and Senior High Schools Graduation Ceremony, Tokyo, Mar. 16, 2009]

ALT “Prayer is the way to destroy all fear. It is the way to banish sorrow, the way to light a torch of hope. It is the revolution that rewrites the scenario of our destiny.” [Essay series, “Travels Around the Globe: My Home is the World,” Seikyo Shimbun, Oct. 10, 2004]

ALT “Rather than stand to one side and ponder how the future might develop, we must focus on what each of us can do at this critical moment, the role each of us can choose to play in changing the direction of history. We must strive to make a proactive, contributive way of life the prevailing spirit of the new era.”—Daisaku Ikeda [2010 Peace Proposal]

ALT “One’s true worth as a human being is not a matter of outward appearance or title but derives from the breadth of one’s spirit. Everything comes down to faith and conviction. It is what is in one’s heart and the substance of one’s actions that count.”—Daisaku Ikeda [Speech at Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Tokyo, Aug. 29, 1996]

ALT “Our ability to respect others is the true mark of our humanity. Respect for other people is the essence of human rights.”—Daisaku Ikeda [The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra]

ALT “Education is a process of stimulating and awakening people from the very core of their being, thereby enabling them to unlock and develop the power within them to create happiness. The source of that stimulation is the passionate dedication of teachers to their student’s welfare.”—Daisaku Ikeda [Ikeda Daisaku zenshu (The Complete Works of Daisaku Ikeda), vol. 129]