Not to leave behind any history, to just grow old and die, is a sad way to live.

For Today and Tomorrow

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, July 19, 2013:

 

Youth is a truly wonderful thing. Unfortunately, though, this is often something that's hard to appreciate when we're young. Life passes by quickly. Before we know it, we are old. That's why in our youth we should be as active as we possibly can. Rather than a life of blank pages, live a life crammed full of memories—of battles well fought and wonderfully diverse experiences. Not to leave behind any history, to just grow old and die, is a sad way to live.