May 28th

True happiness is not something that we experience only when things are going smoothly. Even though there may be steep mountains and rough rivers in our way, if we advance straight ahead, crossing them over with a sense of composure, we deeply come to realize our true potential as human beings. This is the path on which we find joy, this the path upon which we find satisfaction, this is the path upon which we have no regrets.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese text:
順調な時ばかりでは、本当の幸福を実感できるはずがない。
険しき山河がありても、すべてを悠々と乗り越え、深く人間の価値を知りながら進むことだ。
そこには喜びがある。そこには満足がある。そこには公開がない。

JUNCHO NA TOKI BAKARI DEWA, HONTO NO KOFUKU O JIKKAN DEKIRU HAZU GA NAI.
KEWASHIKI SANGA GA ARITEMO, SUBETE O YUYU TO NORIKOE, FUKAKU NINGEN NO KACHI O SHIRINAGARA SUSUMU KOTO DA.
SOKO NI WA YOROKOBI GA ARU. SOKO NI WA MANZOKU GA ASRU. SOKO NI WA KOKAI GA NAI.
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 163)