Power of Women
A smile is like a flower blooming in the rich soil of a strong heart. When you smile brightly, you impart courage to your families, enabling them to overcome all difficulties. This latent power of women is a source bringing vitality to people.
[The New Human Revolution, Vol. 25, “Light of Happiness” chapter]
The ideal of a world in which no one is left behind . . . will be shared and embraced by all as we strive to protect the rights of women and girls—who constitute half the world’s people—and through our efforts to create societies where all can live with hope and dignity.
[2018 Peace Proposal]
The key to building a lasting peace [is] to enable women to become active participants in every area of society and give full play to their inherent capabilities.
[The New Human Revolution, Vol. 17, “Hope” chapter]
The power of women can be likened to the power of the earth. When the earth moves, everything is affected. Bulwarks of power are brought down and even seemingly indomitable mountains are moved. The strength of women is unlimited; nothing can surpass it.
[The New Human Revolution, Vol. 11, “Light of Dawn” chapter]
The wisdom and power of women—their attentive commitment to reality, their care and concern for the people in their immediate surroundings, their capacity to treasure life itself—must be fully reflected throughout society. Only then will we see solid progress toward the resolution of critical global problems and realization of peace. To this end, a revolution in men's consciousness is absolutely essential.
[Essay, “Moving toward a creative partnership,” in Embracing the Future]
Women are the true protagonists in building a better society; their wisdom and actions are the driving force for the creation of an age of peace and democratic humanism.
[The New Human Revolution, Vol. 18, “Moving Forward” chapter]
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