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“There is a purpose in life--to raise men nearer to the likeness of God. Whoever seeks that ideal, daily, finds joy; and in no other way can true joy be found.”

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John Andreas Widtsoe
John Andreas Widtsoe

John Andreas Widtsoe was an American author born on January 31, 1872, and died on November 29, 1952. He was known for his works in the fields of religion and philosophy, which had a profound impact on posterity. more

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