“Mr Toda taught that we should proceed with confidence and boldness. If the members of the Soka Gakkai are cowardly and fainthearted, unable to take action and fight at a crucial moment, then no matter how great their numbers, kosen-rufu will never move forward. As Nichiren Daishonin writes: ‘The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith’ (WND, 412). Although we may possess the unrivalled sword of the Mystic Law, it will be impossible for us to defeat devilish functions with it if we are cowardly. ​

Courage is a hallmark of youth. Therefore, youth, please have courage! Faith is the highest form of courage. People of true courage always stand alone. I am proud of the fact that I shouldered complete responsibility for the Soka Gakkai from a young age. I was 32 when I became the third president.”

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