It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.
Daisaku IkedaRead
Our voice resonates with life. Because this is so, it can touch the lives of others. The caring and compassion imbued in your voice finds passage to the listener's soul, striking his or her heart and causing it to sing out; the human voice summons something profound from deep within, and can even compel a person into action.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The human voice has the power to deeply affect others, inspiring compassion and action.
In this quote, Daisaku Ikeda emphasizes the transformative power of the human voice. He suggests that when we communicate with care and compassion, our words can profoundly resonate with others, touching their hearts and motivating them to act. The voice serves not only as a means of expression but also as a conduit for deeper emotional connections and inspiration.
Themes
VoiceCompassionInspirationConnectionAction
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the importance of kindness, this quote can emphasize how our words can inspire others.
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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.
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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.
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