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The person who lives life fully, glowing with life’s energy, is the person who lives a successful life.

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
Energy
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Life
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Fully
Successful
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Freedom doesn't mean the absence of all restrictions. It means possessing unshakable conviction in the face of any obstacle.
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Hope is life's greatest treasure. If you have no hope, create some!
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The human spirit is as expansive as the cosmos. This is why it is so tragic to belittle yourself or to question your worth. No matter what happens, continue to push back the boundaries of your inner life. The confidence to prevail over any problem, the strength to overcome adversity and unbounded hope — all reside within you.
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Those who always have a sense of appreciation and gratitude never reach an impasse in life.
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But I think we need to remember that democracy everywhere is by its nature incomplete, a work in progress.
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Hope transforms pessimism into optimism. Hope is invincible.
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The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success.
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We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.
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What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.
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Human rights will be a powerful force for the transformation of reality when they are not simply understood as externally defined norms of behavior but are lived as the spontaneous manifestation of internalized values.
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In the past, human society provided encouragement and opportunity for people to extend support to each other, especially in highly stressful situations.
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Hope is the sun. It is light. It is passion. It is the fundamental force for life's blossoming.
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To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future.
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