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“Jesus was the consummate scientist. He knew the omnipresence of Light which we have expressed in radio, radar and television, but all He could say in His day was: "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now."”

Quote by Walter Russell

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Walter Russell was an American author, philosopher, and artist, born in 1871 and died in 1963. He was known for his unique worldview and understanding of the universe, with works such as 'The Secret of the Universe'. more

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