October 25

The two Chinese characters that depict the word "Education" are individually the words "learning" and "together". Children are truly amazing. They have the most brilliant radiance of life. When adults watch happy children they become happy themselves. A place where the joyful chatter, the hustle and bustle of children can be heard is a place that holds the promise of hope. It holds the promise of a peaceful world. It brings out the joy of living.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese Text:
"教育は、「教育(共に育つ)」です。子供は不思議です。子どもには、まぶしい命の輝きがある。子どもの元気な姿を見れば、大人も元気になる。にぎやかな子どもの声があるところ、そこには希望がある。平和がある。生きる喜びがわいてくる。"
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 320)