Instead of becoming defensive or thinking immediately that you are hopeless, choose to allow yourself to be stimulated toward further personal growth. Actively listen to what is being said in order to find the positive nugget."
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"Mutual respect and trust are crucial for creating real friendship. Naturally, there will be times when you have arguments and disagreements with your friends. But there should always be an underlying spirit of respect and consideration for each other. In friendship, we mustn't think only of ourselves.
The important thing is that you remember the true meaning of friendship and that you make that true meaning the basis for your interactions with others.
The fact is, only someone who has experienced pain and hardship can empathize with others and treat them with kindness. The essential thing to do, therefore, is to become strong."
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"Taking your place as a member of society is a challenge; it is a struggle to survive. But wherever you are is exactly where you need to be, so strive there to the best of your ability."
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"If we act with courage, we find that our compassion for others actually grows deeper. Courage is the ultimate virtue to strive for."
"If we keep challenging ourselves without giving up, we will definitely cultivate tolerance and broad-mindedness and be happier for it."
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"The problems you confront in your young years can hardly be solved in a day. But no matter how hopeless they seem, if you face up to them with courage, I am confident you can overcome them in time.
Keep on learning, keep on trying. Keep on till you have turned defeat into final victory - that is the true way of youth."
DAISAKU IKEDA
President of SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL (SGI)







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