October 3

There is no need to escape from hardships. And there is no need to give in to our sufferings either. The only way we can build the treasures of our life are through our own efforts -- by striving to lead a meaningful existence wherein we can confidently say to ourselves "I am so happy!" "I won!" Then we are victors. Then our lives shine gloriously.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese Text:
"苦労を避けてはならない。断じて悩みに勝たなければならない。自分の宝は自分でつくる以外にない。自分自身が自分自身で「良かった」「勝った」と言える人生の価値を創ることだ。その人が栄光の人、勝利の人である。"
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 298)