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If you lose today, win tomorrow. In this never-ending spirit of challenge is found the heart of a victor.

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
Today
Challenge
Heart
Tomorrow
Never
Lose
Loses
Challenges
Winning
Found
Victor
Spirit
Ending

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