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In their soul burns a light that will never go out, a strength that no fear can shake, and a wisdom that understands, without taking thought, that all things good come to those for whom the good is all things.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt is wise to seek immortality, for time defeats all other ambitions.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Vernon Howard<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From Guy Finley&#8217;s new book and Amazon #1 bestseller,\u00a0<em>The Secret of Your Immortal Self<\/em>. Buy today and receive 5 free gifts!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourimmortalself.com\/special\/beliefnet\">www.YourImmortalSelf.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no reward on earth, or even amongst the stars, equal to the realization of the divinity within you. 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