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Have the depth of faith to regard everything as a source for creating happiness and value.

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
Regard
Creating
Value
Source
Happiness
Values
Faith
Spirituality
Everything
Depth

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