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      • The Dawn of a Century of Humanistic Education
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      • Makiguchi's Philosophy of Education
      • Treasuring Every Child
      • Be Creative Individuals
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"Like the Sun Rising"--Ode to Walt Whitman
"Standing Among the Ruins of Takiyama Castle"--dedicated to Soka University students
"Fighting for Peace" from Fighting for Peace
"Springing from the Earth" from The Human Revolution
"Eternally Correct Path to Victory--Joyous Dance of Humanity's Triumph"
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