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A STORY OF BOHEMIAN LOVE
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pose, moved and worked to scatter chaos and diffuse light. Among them our earth began her mysterious formation and revolution; for thousands of years she has been revolving and developing, constantly producing more noble and beautiful forms. A beautiful stage she has thus prepared for her last child, that he might consciously complete what was begun in unconsciousness. Man is to learn and advance in this world; he is to subdue all the earthly forces, become their master. Man is to grow and improve spiritually; he is to diffuse light and sweetness, and elevate this world to perfection. Light, light, everywhere! That will lead to the salvation prophesied by the Son of God, that will lead to the heavenly kingdom; based on justice and love it will conquer Satan, who is nothing more than sin; sin is no more than untruth, and untruth no more than darkness in the human mind. Such is the task of man in this world; for such victory immortality is promised to the diffuser of light.”