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Daisaku Ikeda

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

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Many wars have happened because people or countries failed to find common ground through discussion. Using our ability to communicate well and work through disagreements is the first sign that we can avoid conflict and find peaceful solutions.

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