There is nothing wrong with being successful in society and enjoying a degree of fame. But ultimately, the lives of those dedicated to the welfare and happiness of others, even if they remain unrecognized, are the ones truly worthy of respect.

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"Faced with stress, too many people feel they have nowhere to turn to, that they don’t have access to the kind of friendships or communities where they can easily and openly share their problems and worries."

- Daisaku Ikeda

Connection to Earth

"With love and patience, nothing is impossible."

- Daisaku Ikeda

Empowerment

"The power of art can break the shackles that bind and divide human beings."

- Daisaku Ikeda

Empowerment

"With love and patience, nothing is impossible!"

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"The determination to win is the better part of winning."

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"You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."

- Zig Ziglar

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"So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, you should do it all for God's glory."

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"Whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

- Jesus

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"Do you know who will go first on the Day of Resurrection to the shade of God…Those who when given what is right accept it, when asked for something give freely and who judge in favor of others as they do for themselves."

- Prophet Muhammad (s)

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"If anyone fulfills his brother’s needs, Allah will fulfill his needs; if one relieves a Muslim of his troubles, Allah will relieve his troubles on the Day of Resurrection."

- Prophet Muhammad (s)

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