September 7

Those who live for the sake of many others are truly great. They are far greater than the most influential officials or the most popular celebrities. When their life comes to an end, they are remembered by many, as people who were responsible for making them happy, and for providing them with the encouragement that helped them stand up. Such people are the greatest human beings, they are the happiest.

Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese Text:
"大勢の人に尽くす。その人がいちばん偉い。どんな有名人よりも、権力者よりも偉い。人生の最後は、みんなが「ああ、あの人のおかげで、私は幸せになったんだ。あの人の励ましで、私は立ち上がれたんだ」と、慕って集まってくる。そういう人が、人間としていちばん偉い。そして、いちばん幸福です。"
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 269)