Joseph Franklin Rutherford

"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."

"Life everlasting in a state of happiness is the greatest desire of all men."

"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."

"The inspired Scriptures make the clear distinction between false and true riches and make plain the reason why happiness is gained and fully enjoyed only by those who find true riches."

"Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of humankind."

"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."