Self-mastery

2014年2月9日(日)更新:３
●When we interact with others with true sincerity, the other person will more often than not come to respect and value our own character. And this is all the more so when our actions are based on prayer. Conversely holding others in contempt only leads to being held in contempt oneself: one whose life is tainted by feelings of hate toward others will come to be reviled by others. Let us open the path to mutual respect and harmonious coexistence so as to bring an end to this vicious circle that has long been part of human destiny.　Daisaku Ikeda

●People shouldn’t hesitate to exert their all, in a way true to themselves. How can you possibly ever know how far or fast you can go if you’ve never run all-out? To give up even before you’ve tried is actually arrogance--an affront to the wondrous power of life within you and disrespectful to yourself.　Daisaku Ikeda

●Everything starts with you. You must forge yourself through your own efforts. 　Daisaku Ikeda