To be fearless no matter what happens—that is the root of true happiness.

For Today and Tomorrow

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, August 20, 2013:

 

To be fearless no matter what happens—that is the root of true happiness. To move forward resolutely regardless of what lies in store—that is the spirit, the resolve, that leads to human victory. But if we allow ourselves to be disturbed by petty criticism and slander, if we fear pressure and persecution, we will never advance nor create anything of lasting value.