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“If there is no intelligence in the universe, then the universe has created something greater than itself-for it has created you and me.”

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Bruce Barton
Bruce Barton

Bruce Barton was an American author born on August 5, 1886, and passed away on July 5, 1967. Known for his motivational and business-themed works, he was a beloved writer among readers. more

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