Having lived through the transition from totalitarianism, I am acutely mindful of the need to never take for granted the basic freedoms of thought, expression and belief that democracy brings.
Daisaku IkedaAbout author
- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: japanese
- Born: January 2, 1928
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