"Some people's lives are like aimless ships. Others face life courageously, like battle crusiers of small purpose. Others meet the high waves likes warships of great ambitions. Some have no ships at all. Some are in danger of drowning and sinking. Some travel about with confidence, though they ride in small boats. Others overload their tiny boats and do not realize they will capsize. I want my life to be of the highest purpose, aboard the greatest vessel."

- Daisaku Ikeda
[A Youthful Diary]