Let’s make a point of noticing, acknowledging and praising the efforts of those who, unnoticed by most others and away from the limelight, strive so hard behind the scenes. I hope that as leaders, you will go out of your way, exerting yourselves as much as possible to encouraging them, and to the extent that they are moved by the efforts you make and the pains you have taken to recognise them.
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application