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“To me the greatest thing that has happened on this earth of ours is the rise of the human race to the vision of God. That story of the human rise to what I call the vision of God is the story which is told in the Bible.”

Quote by Jan Smuts

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Jan Smuts was a prominent South African statesman, military leader, and writer. Born on May 24, 1870, and died on September 11, 1950, Smuts played a significant role in both South African and British political and military arenas. He served twice as Prime Minister of South Africa and held key positions in the British military and the League of Nations during both World Wars. more

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