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In most cases, our so-called limitations are nothing more than our own decision to limit ourselves.

Daisaku Ikeda

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Daisaku Ikeda
Age: 97
Born: 1928
Born: January 2
Philosopher
Poet
President
Writer
City of Tokyo
Dazuo Chitian
Ta-tso Chʻih-tʻien
Limits
Cases
Decision
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Limitations
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