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Rise to the challenges that life presents you. You can't develop genuine character and ability by sidestepping adversity and struggle.

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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Buddhist
Life
Adversity
Genuine
Rise
Develop
Challenges
Struggle
Ability
Presents

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Come on obstacles! I've been expecting you! This is the chance that I've been waiting for!
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