Quote by Daisaku Ikeda

Life is painful. It has thorns, like the stem of a rose. Culture and art are the roses that bloom on the stem. The flower is yourself, your humanity. Art is the liberation of the humanity inside yourself.

Life is painful. It has thorns, like the stem of a rose. Cul

Summary

This quote highlights the inevitable hardships and challenges that life presents, comparing them to the thorns on a rose stem. However, culture and art are depicted as the beautiful roses that bloom despite the thorns. The quote suggests that art has the power to unlock and express one's humanity, serving as a form of liberation. In this way, art can offer solace, meaning, and a means of transcending the difficulties of existence.

Topics

Happiness Peace Inspirational Destiny Humanism Buddhism Karma Self Reformation

By Daisaku Ikeda

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