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Never be shaken, no matter what happens or what others may say. Never be flustered never lose confidence. This is the way we should strive to live our lives. Being able to do so is a sign of genuine character.

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
Able
Confidence
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Lose
Matter
Loses
Way
Lives
Flustered
Never
Others
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