From the time I began preaching the teaching of the Lotus Sūtra, I have resolved to dedicate my life to the Lotus Sūtra and spread my name in the Pure Land of Buddhas in all the worlds throughout the universe. Thus, I have been prepared to meet with persecution.

Ichinosawa Nyūdō Gosho, A Letter to Lay Priest Ichinosawa, Writings of Nichiren Shōnin, Volume 6, Followers I, Page 161