A healthy vision of the future is not possible without an accurate knowledge of the past. - Daisaku Ikeda 1 Share Now -
We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces; nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history. - Daisaku Ikeda 2 Share Now -
Where there is an absence of international political leadership, civil society should step in to fill the gap, providing the energy and vision needed to move the world in a new and better direction. - Daisaku Ikeda 3 Share Now -
A commitment to human rights cannot be fostered simply through the transmission of knowledge. Action and experience play a crucial role in the learning process. - Daisaku Ikeda 4 Share Now -
History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom. - Daisaku Ikeda 5 Share Now -
Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people on the altar of its goals is nothing more than raw, demonic power. Genuine leadership is found in ceaseless efforts to foster young people, to pave the way forward for them. - Daisaku Ikeda 6 Share Now -
Where there is an absence of international political leadership, civil society should step in to fill the gap, providing the energy and vision needed to move the world in a new and better direction. - Daisaku Ikeda 7 Share Now -
The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society. - Daisaku Ikeda 8 Share Now -
Women are, in my view, natural peacemakers. As givers and nurturers of life, through their focus on human relationships and their engagement with the demanding work of raising children and protecting family life, they develop a deep sense of empathy that cuts through to underlying human realities. - Daisaku Ikeda 9 Share Now -
To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future. - Daisaku Ikeda 10 Share Now -
