The famous, the well-connected, almost always have too much to lose, and they abandon the cause in order to protect themselves.

For Today and Tomorrow

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

 

At a crucial moment it is the strength and courage of ordinary people who have no name or position in society that save the day. The famous, the well-connected, almost always have too much to lose, and they abandon the cause in order to protect themselves.