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Ultimately, the only way to make good friends is to become a good friend yourself. Good people gather around other good people.

Daisaku Ikeda

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Daisaku Ikeda
Age: 97
Born: 1928
Born: January 2
Philosopher
Poet
President
Writer
City of Tokyo
Dazuo Chitian
Ta-tso Chʻih-tʻien
Friend
Friends
Around
Become
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Make
Good
Gather
People
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We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.
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Strength is itself victory.
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