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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.
Daisaku Ikeda
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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."
— Daisaku Ikeda

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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. — Daisaku Ikeda

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Daisaku Ikeda was a Writer from Japan (1928–2023).

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This quote is attributed to Daisaku Ikeda, a Writer from Japan.
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Daisaku Ikeda lived from 1928 – 2023.