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True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.

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
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Strong
Spirit
True
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Undefeated
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Forging
Trying
Circumstances
Happiness

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