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“If our lives and our faith are centered on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel, nothing can ever go permanently wrong. On the other hand, if our lives are not centered on the Savior and his teachings, no other success can ever be permanently right.”

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Howard W. Hunter

Howard W. Hunter was an outstanding lawyer, born on November 14, 1907, and passed away on March 3, 1995. He was highly respected in the legal community for his profound legal knowledge and extensive practical experience. more

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