“The effects of human rights education can be dramatic in awakening people to the value and power of their own lives, as shown in the following stories.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: power
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Humanity has experienced many revolutionary changes over
“Humanity has experienced many revolutionary changes over the course of history: revolutions in agriculture, in science, industrial production, as well as numerous political revolutions. But these have all been limited to the external aspects of our individual and collective lives.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: science
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There are no greater treasures than the
“There are no greater treasures than the highest human qualities such as compassion, courage and hope. Not even tragic accident or disaster can destroy such treasures of the heart.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: courage
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A commitment to human rights cannot be
“A commitment to human rights cannot be fostered simply through the transmission of knowledge. Action and experience play a crucial role in the learning process.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: learning
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Humanity has experienced many revolutionary changes over
“Humanity has experienced many revolutionary changes over the course of history: revolutions in agriculture, in science, industrial production, as well as numerous political revolutions. But these have all been limited to the external aspects of our individual and collective lives.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: history
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Dialogue and education for peace can help
“Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: peace
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History is filled with tragic examples of
“History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: wisdom
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Women are, in my view, natural peacemakers.
“Women are, in my view, natural peacemakers. As givers and nurturers of life, through their focus on human relationships and their engagement with the demanding work of raising children and protecting family life, they develop a deep sense of empathy that cuts through to underlying human realities.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: family
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The wisdom and experience of older people
“The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: experience
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Men and women who know the brutal
“Men and women who know the brutal reality of war, who know that war strips people of their very humanity, must unite in a new global partnership for peace.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: war
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Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people
“Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people on the altar of its goals is nothing more than raw, demonic power. Genuine leadership is found in ceaseless efforts to foster young people, to pave the way forward for them.”
— Daisaku Ikeda
Author: Daisaku Ikeda
Category: power
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