August 28th

People who don't stand out very much, who make no big deal about themselves and who silently continue to pursue their dreams, are people whom I find truly charming.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese text:
目立たなくても、ちやほやされなくても、黙々と自分の夢に向かって努力している人―――その人こそ、本当に魅力ある人です。
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 260)

August 27th

Those who, though unobserved by others, are diligently engaged in polishing their lives and studying hard, will surely sure be able to open the path to victory and leave behind a remarkable history.

- Daisaku Ikeda

Japanese text:
人知れぬところで、ひたすら自身を磨き、学びに徹した人こそ、必ずや勝利の人生を開き、たしかな歴史を残していくものだ
(Josei ni okuru kotoba 365 nichi, pg. 258)