Mothers' Smiles Symbolize Peace

One smiles not because one has no hardships or worries. Beautiful smiles appear from a strong heart that never suc- cumbs to one's circumstances. And with such smiles people become happy, which in turn sets in motion a process of peace that spreads ever further.

 Translated excerpts from Kaneko Ikeda' acceptance speech at the conferral of the title of honorary director at China's Mussum on November 27, 2008 (Seikyo Shinbun, November 28,2008)