Daisaku Ikeda - The Way of Youth (2000)

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Anyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of their determination fades with time. The important thing is not that your resolve never wavers, but that you don't get down on yourself when it does and throw in the towel.

Daisaku Ikeda
Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.

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Do something! Start something! As you make consistent efforts, you will begin to see your goals come into focus. You will discover your mission--the one only you can fulfill.

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What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.

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Ideal love is fostered only between two sincere, mature and independent people. Real love is not two people clinging to each other; it can only be fostered between two strong people secure in their individuality.

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If you summon your courage to challenge something, you'll never be left with regret. How sad it is to spend your life wishing, If only I'd had a little more courage. Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right.

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What is defeat in life? It is not merely making a mistake; defeat means giving up on yourself in the midst of difficulty. What is true success in life? True success means winning in your battle with yourself. Those who persist in the pursuit of their dreams, no matter what the hurdles, are winners in life, for they have won over their weaknesses.

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