Youth is the spirit of persistence-to keep making an effort to grow and to become more capable despite all obstacles. Those who keep striving for improvement remain youthful no matter how old they are. Conversely, those who fail to do so, even if they are young in years, will be old and weak in spirit.
~Daisaku Ikeda

People with a purpose don't waste a moment of their lives, whatever the age they reach. Putting the hardships, studies and experiences of their youth to work for them, they bring their lives to completion with dignity. Their lives are fuller by several times than those persons without purpose.
~Daisaku Ikeda

Those who work hard and undergo many painful struggled grow and develop. Only through hardship are brilliant "gems" forged. Young people have the energy to give their all. When we give our issues before us, we can forge character and build a firm and unshakable life.
~Daisaku Ikeda

It is important for youth to cultivate their minds, their hearts and their character. If young people pursue only knowledge and neglect to develop their humanity, then society will rapidly move in the  wrong direction. Fostering well-balanced individuals based on solid character development is essential.
~Daisaku Ikeda