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Daisaku Ikeda, born on January 2, 1928, is a renowned Japanese educator, philosopher, and writer. He served as the president of the Soka Gakkai and is currently the honorary president. Ikeda is dedicated to promoting peace, education, and cultural activities, making significant contributions to global peace and development.

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“The important thing is to firmly fix our gaze on our own weaknesses, not run away from them, but to battle them head-on and establish a solid self that nothing can sway. Hardships forge and polish our lives, so that eventually they shine with brilliant fortune and benefit. If left in its raw, unpolished form, even the most magnificent gem will not sparkle. The same applies to our lives.”

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“The heart is what is important." There is nothing more vulnerable, nothing more corruptible than the human mind; nor is there anything as powerful, steadfast and ennobling.”

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“Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how much we grieve over our environment and circumstances nothing will change. What is important is not to be defeated, to forge ahead bravely. If we do this, a path will open before us.”

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“Just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms all possess their own unique qualities, each person is unique. We cannot become someone else. The important thing is that we live true to ourselves and cause the great flower of our lives to blossom.”

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“Anyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of their determination fades with time. The important thing is not that your resolve never wavers, but that you don't get down on yourself when it does and throw in the towel.”

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“No matter what kind of difficult situation one may find oneself in, some opening, some opportunity to fight one's way out, can always be found. What's most important is to hold fast to Hope, to face the future with courage.”

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“It is important that we have the inner richness to be able to look up at the stars or the moon and compose a poem once in a while. When we open wide our minds and fix our gaze on the universe, we fix our gaze on our own life.”

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“While it is important to win, it’s even more important to remain undefeated no matter what happens.”

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“It's important to resolve to yourself, 'I will absolutely win!' Then this firm commitment will serve as the wellspring of great wisdom and courage that surges forth from within.”

Important Winning Commitment Firm Resolve Wellspring Great Wisdom

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“When you devote yourself to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism. Nothing important can be accomplished if you allow yourself to be swayed by some trifling matter, always looking over your shoulder and wondering what others are saying or thinking. The key to achievement is to move forward along your chosen path with firm determination.”

“The greatest tragedy in life is not to die, it is to live as if dead, to let the life within us wither. Toward what goal or achievement are we striving in life? This is the important question to ask ourselves.”

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“What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.”

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Book:The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions

Source: The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions

“There’s no need for us to be held back by the past or how things have been so far. The important thing is what seeds we are sowing now for the future.”

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“Music speaks directly to the heart. This response, this echo within the heart, is proof that human hearts can transcend the barriers of time and space and nationality. Exchanges in the field of culture can play an important role in enabling people to overcome mistrust and prejudice and build peace.”

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“If you summon your courage to challenge something, you’ll never be left with regret. How sad it is to spend your life wishing, “If only I’d had a little more courage.” Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right.”

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“Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right.”

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About the Author

Born: January 2, 1928
Known for: President
Quotes: 239

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