A women’s division member, who since then has constantly engaged in sincere dialogue to support friends who were suffering and to help improve her community, said with a smile: “Though the person you reach out to may rebuff you, their inner Buddha nature is saying thank you. That’s why I have roused myself with the knowledge that I must never give up on anyone, but continue to speak to their heart. I want to help as many people as possible form a connection to Nichiren Buddhism and enable them to receive good fortune. I will win with courage and gratitude as long as I live!”