We all want to become the best version of ourselves, to be happy, to help others, to make a difference; we all want to "shine" in some way. Throughout our lives, we cultivate dreams and aspirations, nurture hopes, and make decisions. Along the way, we may encounter, at just the right moment, a profound thought or a "pill of wisdom" that helps us persevere through difficult times. Such a motto or phrase can determine the course of our existence.
In this book, we have collected 201 quotes that we hope will become cherished words from which to draw inspiration. Approximately half of the quotes are taken from the writings and lectures of Daisaku Ikeda, while the others are words from writers, philosophers, activists, artists, scientists, Nobel laureates, and poets from almost every continent and era, which Ikeda has shared with his readers and interlocutors over the years.
«A human being's life is a succession of changes. What seemed stable and immutable yesterday can suddenly change today, for better or for worse. What gives us strength in this sea of changes are the guidelines that illuminate the correct path to follow, words of encouragement that revitalize us, especially in the midst of difficulties.»
Daisaku Ikeda
