It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.
Daisaku IkedaRead
When you devote yourself to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism. Nothing important can be accomplished if you allow yourself to be swayed by some trifling matter, always looking over your shoulder and wondering what others are saying or thinking. The key to achievement is to move forward along your chosen path with firm determination.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stay focused on your goals and ignore trivial criticisms.
Daisaku Ikeda emphasizes the importance of determination in achieving one's goals. By remaining steadfast and not getting distracted by minor critiques or opinions from others, one can make significant progress and accomplish what truly matters in life. The essence of success lies in having a clear direction and continuing to move forward with unwavering commitment.
Themes
FocusDeterminationAchievementGoalsCriticism
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students about pursuing their dreams.
More from Daisaku Ikeda
All quotes →There’s no need for us to be held back by the past or how things have been so far. The important thing is what seeds we are sowing now for the future.
Daisaku IkedaRead
True love should be transformative; a process that amplifies our capacity to cherish not just one person but all people. It can make us stronger, lift us higher and deepen us as individuals. Only to the extent that we polish ourselves now can we hope to develop wonderful bonds of the heart in the future.
Daisaku IkedaRead
Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future. Let us always give something.
Daisaku IkedaRead
Just as a diamond can only be polished by another diamond, it is only through genuine, all-out engagement with others that people can polish their character, and help each other to reach greater heights.
Daisaku IkedaRead
Creating harmony amidst diversity is a fundamental issue of the twenty-first century. While celebrating the unique characteristics of different peoples and cultures, we have to create solidarity on the level of our common humanity, our common life. Without such solidarity, there will be no future for the human race. Diversity should not beget conflict in the world, but richness.
Daisaku IkedaRead
Similar quotes
What counts in sports is not the victory, but the magnificence of the struggle.
Joe PaternoRead
Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.
Dionne WarwickRead
All I had was wrestling. If I'm not good at the only thing I have in life, I've got to get better at it.
Jordan BurroughsRead
You don't save a pitcher for tomorrow. Tomorrow it may rain.
Leo DurocherRead
Consult not your fears, but your hopes and your dreams.
Pope John XxiiiRead
That walk around the block, that fresh air, is going to help you work more quickly and effectively when you get back.
Daniel LevitinRead