The British philosopher Bertrand Russell acutely exposed the ethical ruin of the Nuclear Age. Russell, noting that our world has germinated strange concepts and distorted morality regarding security, pointed out the irony of a world in which weapons are precious things securely kept, while children are exposed to the danger of nuclear incineration.
That we take pains to protect weapons while we expose children - the future of the race - to peril is impermissible. To ignore this absurdity will spell defeat for humanity. We must not live to destroy. We have the spiritual power to create peace and happiness.
Daisaku Ikeda ‘Choose Hope’ p5

Each person who has died in war was irreplaceable and precious - someone’s parent, child or friend. That is why we must always oppose war. All conflicts should be resolved, not with violence and brute force, but with wisdom and sustained dialogue.
Daisaku Ikeda. ‘A Piece Of Mirror’. p.98

Every life has its pain and suffering. Without undergoing arduous suffering, there can be no greatness in life. There is not a person in history who has accomplished something great without experiencing suffering or living through some kind of crisis. Pain and sorrow cultivate the vast earth of one’s inner being, and enable one to bring forth the desire to work for the happiness of others.
Daisaku Ikeda. ‘A Piece Of Mirror’. p60

By expanding their love from the personal to the universal level, women can become a great force against war and for peace.
Daisaku Ikeda. Love ‘Buddhism For You’. p.37

A Mother’s love is unimaginably deep and her influence profound. If all people treasure their mothers, the world would undoubtably be filled with peace and happiness. Love and peace are the lifeblood of a home.
Daisaku Ikeda. Love ‘Buddhism For You.’ p.22