Diversity & Equality
It would be pointless for a plum blossom to try to remake itself as a cherry blossom, no matter how deeply the plum yearns to do so. The plum is happiest when it blooms as itself in full glory. How much of the color and wonder of life would be lost if it weren’t for our differences.
[Discussions on Youth]
The differences between people need not act as barriers that wound and harm. Rather, these very differences among cultures and civilizations should be recognized and appreciated as creating richer value for all.
[Ikeda Daisaku Zenshu (The Complete Works of Daisaku Ikeda), Vol. 125]
While our language, culture, ethnic and religious heritages may differ, the future we must share—the future of the young people of each society—is one and the same.
[Essay, “Facing the past, embracing the future,” in Embracing the Future]
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