A person of courage shines in the forefront. A leader must always try to take the initiative in activities — this is the ironclad rule for kosen-rufu’s advancement. Today again, together with our respect-worthy fellow members, let’s busy ourselves on the forefront of activities where we each have our own unique and noble missions to fulfil.
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application