The conclusion of President Ikeda's address at the 40th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders meeting appears in the 3 September World Tribune.
After some remarks about the growth of the SGI in several small island communties, he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King.
He then talked about a book by Giuseppe Mazzini, a leader of the 19th century movement for Italian independence and unity, in which he chronicled the betrayal of youth who had been fighting for justice and liberty. Mazzini called upon the youth of Italy to fight and win.
Nichiren Daishonin states, "It is not one's allies but one's powerful enemies who assist one's progress". Only by struggling against opposing forces can we grow stronger.
Mazzini also stated to never give in to despair or dejection. What matters is the present and, even more importantly, the future.
Mazzini further states, "There can be ... no possible violation of the laws that rule the universe." Nothing in the universe, President Ikeda says, is a match for us since we uphold the Mystic Law and are dedicated to truth and justice.
After some words about SUA, President Ikeda encourages us to live courageously and live victorius lives.
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