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" If my life is of no value to my friends it is of none to myself. "

Joseph Smith, Jr.

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" If I revealed all that has been made known to me, scarcely a man on this stand would stay with me.' and 'Brethren, if I were to tell you all I know of the kingdom of God, I do know that you would rise up and kill me. "

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