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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.
Daisaku Ikeda
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Daisaku Ikeda
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: January 2
Philosopher
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City of Tokyo
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