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A great revolution in just one single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind.

Daisaku Ikeda

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Daisaku Ikeda
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: January 2
Philosopher
Poet
President
Writer
City of Tokyo
Dazuo Chitian
Ta-tso Chʻih-tʻien
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Single
Life
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Society
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Peace
Humankind
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But I think we need to remember that democracy everywhere is by its nature incomplete, a work in progress.
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In most cases, our so-called limitations are nothing more than our own decision to limit ourselves.
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Human beings are inherently endowed with the power to bring out the best possible results from the worst possible circumstances.
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So long as human history continues, we will face the perennial challenge of realizing, maintaining and strengthening peace through dialogue, of making dialogue the sure and certain path to peace. We must uphold and proclaim this conviction without cease, whatever coldly knowing smiles or cynical critiques may greet us.
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The problems of aging present an opportunity to rethink our social and personal lives in order to ensure the dignity and welfare of each individual.
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Hope is life's greatest treasure. If you have no hope, create some!
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Let us join our efforts toward building the unshakable foundations for a culture of peace.
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Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes.
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Nothing is more precious than peace. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind.
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True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.
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Ideal love is fostered only between two sincere, mature and independent people. Real love is not two people clinging to each other it can only be fostered between two strong people secure in their individuality.
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The greatest tragedy in life is not to die, it is to live as if dead, to let the life within us wither. Toward what goal or achievement are we striving in life? This is the important question to ask ourselves.
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