December 27, 1950
January 26, 2008
Thursday – Fine and clear
Life is a succession of struggles. But I think the important thing is what we struggle for and what foundation underlies our striving.
The purpose for our own battle being sublime, as long as I have not the slightest particle of regret, it will be a battle of supreme happiness. Now I realise there will be no regrets. Therefore, I have only to march ahead with a smile.
I wish to adorn the finale of my battle with splendid efforts that are truly worthy of me. Whether I win or lose is secondary. I must make it my first priority, however, to display ability power of action, firmness and responsibility in this struggle.
Napoleon won in battle, and then, after crushing defeat, won again, but in the end, he was defeated hero.
Pestalozzi’s fifty-year struggle seemed a total defeat, yet in the end, he emerged victorously as a great educator.
The important issue for me now is how to strive, how to crown my life’s finale with victory.
Ultimately, there is no other way but to base one’s life to the end upon daimoku.
Home at 11:30. To bed at 1:30.
