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Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future. Let us always give something.
Daisaku Ikeda
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote encourages generosity in sharing positive traits and wisdom with others.

Daisaku Ikeda emphasizes the importance of positively impacting everyone we encounter by giving them something valuable, whether it be joy, courage, hope, or wisdom. This act of giving not only benefits those around us but also fosters a sense of community and personal fulfillment, as we contribute to building a better future for ourselves and others.

Themes

GenerosityWisdomPositivityCommunityService

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about community service, one might quote this to inspire volunteers.

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