By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda wrote this insightful look at the nature of happiness in his 2017 essay collection, "Hope Is a Decision." Ikeda spent 50 years writing the essays in the book. They all relate in some form to the nature of hope, and how we can take it upon ourselves to maintain it, even during tumultuous times. Consider it a self-fulfilling prophecy: If you choose to be hopeful, you will be. Just like if you choose to try and make others happy, it will increase your own happiness. And, as Ikeda also notes in his essay, those choices will “illuminate our final years with dignity.”
12 Quotes To Help You Brush Off Little Mistakes
Hilariously Relatable Quotes About Birthdays
17 Quotes About Finding Strength in Humility
The Best Quotes To Use in Wedding Toasts, Cards, and Vows
Surprisingly Profound Quotes From the ‘Star Wars’ Universe
Quotes To Help You Live a More Spontaneous Life
14 Motivational Quotes From Super Bowl-Winning Coaches
Comforting Quotes About Dealing With the Loss of a Mother
19 Quotes To Keep You Hopeful
The Classics: Quotes From History’s Greatest Poems
9 Evidence-Based Principles for Living a Longer Life, With Quotes