And Mr. Makiguchi truly worked tirelessly to advance kosen-rufu, spreading the Mystic Law. Amid persecution by the authorities and while already at an advanced age, he conducted more than 240 discussion meetings (from May 1941 to June 1943, when he turned seventy-two). He also traveled alone to different regions and personally introduced some five hundred people to Nichiren Buddhism (from 1930, the year of the Soka Gakkai’s founding, to July 1943, when he was arrested).
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 259

Daisaku Ikeda

Nothing is insignificant. Whatever a person’s karma may be, it definitely has profound meaning. This is not just a matter of outlook. Changing the world starts by changing our fundamental state of mind. This is a key Buddhist principle. powerful determination to transform even negative karma into mission can dramatically transform the real world.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2 , revised edition, pp. 43-44

Daisaku Ikeda

At meetings, we hear others’ experiences of gaining benefit through practicing Nichiren Buddhism; we are inspired with fresh determination: “They fought and won; I can transform my karma too. I’ll do it!” We also applaud the efforts of those who are striving hard: “Let’s follow their example and develop our lives like they have!” This serves as encouragement toward attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime and inspires a sense of mission for kosen-rufu.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 129

Daisaku Ikeda