Those who live out their lives courageously, on the other hand, lead the noblest and most sublime existences; they are happy.

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, July 22, 2013:

 

Josei Toda always urged us to live our lives with courage and never be cowards. He said: "Those who can't do anything but live cowardly lives are like beasts. They are ignoble and unhappy. Those who live out their lives courageously, on the other hand, lead the noblest and most sublime existences; they are happy."