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Life everlasting in a state of happiness is the greatest desire of all men.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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Joseph Franklin Rutherford
lawyer, judge, jurist
1869 – 1942
Joseph Franklin Rutherford, also known as Judge Rutherford, was an American religious leader and the second president of the incorporated Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society. He played a primary role in the organization and doctrinal development of Jehovah's Witnesses, which emerged from the Bible Student movement established by Charles Taze Russell.
All Quotes by Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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Before we can know God and understand his great plan it is first necessary for us to believe that he exists and that he rewards all who diligently seek him.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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It is conceded by all that man is the very highest type of all living creatures on the earth. His intelligence is far superior to that of any other earthly being.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of humankind.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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Do you believe it! Do you believe that the King of glory is present, and has been since 1874?... Behold, the King reigns! you are his publicity agents. Therefore advertise, advertise, advertise, the King and his kingdom.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of humankind.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford
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False riches, consisting of money, houses and lands, acquired by selfish means at cost to others and thereafter used selfishly, are almost always used for the oppression of other persons.
— Joseph Franklin Rutherford