Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, July 1, 2012:

If we cherish the spirit to repay our debt of gratitude in the depths of our hearts, then our good fortune will increase by leaps and bounds. No matter how much action people might seem to be taking outwardly, if they lack the spirit to repay their debt of gratitude, their arrogance will destroy their good fortune.