September 23

People whose lives are firmly grounded in the understanding of the question "For what purpose?" are truly strong. As long as this base is established, they will never sway in life. Even when the going gets tough, they will not lose heart. They will only continue to grow stronger.

Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese Text:
"「何のため」という、たしかな原点がある人は強い。この一点が定まっていれば、人生に迷わない。苦しくても、へこたれない。まっすぐに伸びていける。"
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 286)