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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
Poet
President
Writer
City of Tokyo
Dazuo Chitian
Ta-tso Chʻih-tʻien
Take
Wisdom
Life
Action
Arises
Change
Resolve
Firsts
Arise
Everything
Begins
Without
Changes
Nothing
Step
First
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