Setting to work at the most difficult times and in the most difficult places is the way to achieve great things, to open a new page of history. We should deeply take to heart this Soka Gakkai spirit.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 259

Daisaku Ikeda

A capable person is a person of character. Consideration for others, tolerance, self-discipline, and a commitment to truth and justice are just some of the qualities that mark an excellent character, the most priceless possession of a human being. Developing character requires spiritual struggle. It means forging your spirit by challenging your weaknesses and overcoming hardship after hardship.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 196

Daisaku Ikeda

I also was alone in supporting Mr. Toda. As his disciple, I did everything I possibly could to assist him. The Soka Gakkai tradition of making February a month of renewed efforts to share Nichiren Buddhism all began from my determination to respond to my mentor.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 228

Daisaku Ikeda