Toda Josei Quotes & Sayings

To do great work one must be very idle as well as very industrious. — Samuel Butler

Philosophy must never be divorced from action. Unless it is put into practice, philosophy is nothing more than an intellectual game. — Josei Toda

It is imperative to base your life on yourself, to take responsibility for your own happiness. — Josei Toda

True greatness means that, even if you forget what you've done for others, you never forget what others have done for you. It means always doing your utmost to repay debts of gratitude. Such people radiate integrity, depth of character, bigheartedness and charm. — Josei Toda

Don't get the expression of a vicious cur that appears to know the kicks it gets are its desert, and yet hates all the world, as well as the kicker, for what it suffers. — Emily Bronte

Live your life in your own unique way and be true to yourself — Josei Toda

His heart found something that it doesn't want to live without, he whispered. — Carolyn Brown

You can either tell yourself, 'It's too hard, I don't think I'll be able to do it,' or 'Yes, I can do this. Let me at it!' Only a fine line separates the two. But I'll tell you one thing: if you work like crazy, you'll come to display capabilities that you never knew you had
potentials that you always possessed, but never tapped. — Josei Toda

Lack of wisdom does not make a fool. A fool, in the truest sense, is the man who regards his own misfortunes or those of others as a source of doubt or criticism of the infinite mercy of the Gohonzon.-Josei Toda — Daisaku Ikeda

The world is watching, and you better be fair. — Joe Berlinger

Blake turned to Livia. We were never formally introduced. When your father sees me at the train station from his patrol car, he often stops by later in the day with a bagged meal that he refuses to let me turn down. You, Livia, inherit your generous nature from him. — Debra Anastasia

Sharing secrets binds people together though," Harry whispered into her hair. "And that's not always what people want. — Jo Nesbo

Enlightenment, or true happiness, is not a transcendental state. It is a condition of broad wisdom, boundless energy, and good fortune wherein we each shape our own destiny, find fulfillment in daily activities, and come to understand our ultimate purpose in life. — Josei Toda

Yet, in the end, entropy will always emerge victorious, snuffing out the very last glimmer of heat and light. After that there is only darkness. When that state is reached even eternity will cease to exist, for one moment will be like every other and nothingness will claim the universe. — Peter F. Hamilton

Only in situations where competition is illegal will competition not act naturally to bring the best product at the lowest price to the consumer. — John Pugsley

Capt. Renault: What on Earth brought you to Casablanca? Rick Blaine: My health, I came to Casablanca for the waters. Capt. Renault: The waters? What waters? We're in the desert! Rick Blaine: I was misinformed. — Humphrey Bogart

Do not be angry with people who are weak. That is the mark of a coward. There are plenty of things to be angry about in the world
people wielding political or religious authority who have been blinded by money, for example! That is the kind of evil young people should direct their rage at. Be angry about that, and you'll never lose your temper about trifling matters. — Josei Toda

We don't love others when we find them beautiful, we find others beautiful when we love them. — Josei Toda

The fundamental goal of Buddhism is the realization of the peace and happiness of humankind. — Josei Toda