Having lived through the ...

Having lived through the transition from totalitarianism, I am acutely mindful of the need to never take for granted the basic freedoms of thought, expression and belief that democracy brings.
Having lived through the transition from totalitarianism, I am acutely mindful of the need to never take for granted the basic freedoms of thought, expression and belief that democracy brings.
 Daisaku Ikeda

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Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come.
 Dave East
A lot of people change for good. Some people just fall off. Just trying to progress in anything, no matter what you're doing, I feel like any progression you make... some people aren't gonna be around you that were around you.
 Dave East
If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.
What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.
You have inside you the capacity to invest your mental, emotional, and spiritual gifts in a way that glorifies God, impacts the world, and satisfies your own soul. I believe that-and I want you to believe it, too.
 David Jeremiah

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What matters is the value we've created in our lives, the people we've made happy and how much we've grown as people.
 Daisaku Ikeda
If you lose today, win tomorrow. In this never-ending spirit of challenge is the heart of a victor.
 Daisaku Ikeda
If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.
 Daisaku Ikeda
The person who lives life fully, glowing with life's energy, is the person who lives a successful life.
 Daisaku Ikeda
True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.
 Daisaku Ikeda