"It is conceded by all that man is the very highest type of all living creatures on the earth. His intelligence is far superior to that of any other earthly being."
-Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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"The development of the telescope, together with increased knowledge of things, brought men to see that the earth is not what man had once thought it to be.“
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"Life everlasting in a state of happiness is the greatest desire of all men."
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"Before we can know God and understand his great plan it is first necessary for us to believe that he exists and that he rewards all who diligently seek him."
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"The Bible is the only credible guide either as to the real relationship between man and the earth and the great Creator of both or concerning the purpose of the creation of both."
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"If you are kept in ignorance of the true way and permit yourself to rely upon and be guided by the opinion of imperfect man, you can never gain the riches that will bring you peace and lasting happiness."
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"False riches, consisting of money, houses and lands, acquired by selfish means at cost to others and thereafter used selfishly, are almost always used for the oppression of other persons."
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