Offering words of hope in a chaotic time is also a tradition of the Soka Gakkai. I ask you to strive to become magnificent and enlightening speakers, the kind of speakers others enthusiastically say: «I can't wait to listen to him again» or «He made that discussion meeting unforgettable! ». What matters is not superficial appearance, but sincerity and personal courage. Even the most concise comment – a thank you, informing yourself about how the family of your interlocutor is doing – can be a source of encouragement and have a big chain effect.
Please be formidable speakers, renowned for their warmth, the ability to touch others, with a deep conviction that stimulates people to challenge wrong opinions and thus acquire a new awareness, with a convincing logic, capable of clarifying the truth and refuting errors and injustice.
Daisaku Ikeda
NR 293 November 15, 2003
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