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Those who always have a sense of appreciation and gratitude never reach an impasse in 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
Sense
Always
Never
Life
Impasse
Appreciation
Gratitude
Reach

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