"The course of our lives is determined by how we react--what we decide and what we do--at the darkest of times. The nature of that response determines a person's true worth and greatness."

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Source: The A Certain Justice Transcript. Amicus Podcast, www.slate.com. June 16, 2015.

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Daisaku Ikeda

Buddhist Leader, Author

Daisaku Ikeda is a Japanese Buddhist leader and peace activist known for his work in promoting dialogue and global harmony through education and culture.

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