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Nothing is more precious than peace. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement 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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Peace
Peacemaking
Nothing
Advancement
Humankind
Precious
Basic
Starting
Humanity

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