Famous quote by Joseph Franklin Rutherford

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Man is more than merely an animal to exist and propagate his species. His mind gives him capacity to search out the grea
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"Man is more than merely an animal to exist and propagate his species. His mind gives him capacity to search out the great truths in God's arrangement and this lifts him far above the other animal creation"

- Joseph Franklin Rutherford

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This quote by Joseph Franklin Rutherford talks to the distinct capability of human beings to believe and factor. He suggests that human beings are more than just animals, existing to propagate their types. Instead, people have the capability to locate the excellent facts in God's plan, which sets them apart from other animals. This suggests that human beings have a special relationship with God, and that they have the ability to understand the divine in manner ins which other animals can not. This quote speaks with the power of human thought and the potential for humans to comprehend the divine. It likewise suggests that people have a special location worldwide, and that they are capable of achieving excellent things.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph Franklin Rutherford between November 8, 1869 and January 8, 1942. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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