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Within the heart of every person exists the flame of wisdom that transforms all suffering into kindling for the fire of creative energy.
Daisaku Ikeda
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Daisaku Ikeda
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: January 2
Philosopher
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City of Tokyo
Dazuo Chitian
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There is no one as strong as a person whose heart is always filled with gratitude.
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