The present Constitution, with a few alterations of a trifling nature, is just as good as we want; and if it is sustained on this land of Joseph, it ….

Which would you part with first -- your tobacco, your whiskey, or your religion?.

Nature is the glass reflecting God, as by the sea reflected is the sun, too glorious to be gazed on in his sphere..

Every man and woman who has talent and hides it will be called a slothful servant. Improve day by day upon the capital you have. In proportion as we ….

This is the greatest wealth we possess: to know how to direct our labors rightly..

Daily toil, however humble it may be, is our daily duty, and by doing it well, we make it a part of our daily worship..

I will tell you what this people need, with regard to preaching; you need, figuratively, to have it rain pitchforks, tines downwards, from this pulpi….

Jesus Christ was not begotten by the Holy Ghost..

If we are not one, we are not in the true sense of the word the disciples of the Lord Jesus..

My people must be tried in all things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have for them..

He that confesseth not that Jesus has come in the flesh and sent Joseph Smith with the fullness of the Gospel to this generation, is not of God, but ….

I say, if you want to enjoy exquisitely, become a Latter-day Saint, and then live the doctrine of Jesus Christ..

If I had a choice of educating my daughters or my sons because of opportunity constraints, I would choose to educate my daughters..

Now, there is no harm in a teapot, even if it contains tea, if it is let alone..

After men have got their exaltations and their crowns--have become Gods, even the sons of God--are made Kings of kings and Lords of lords, they have ….

Silence may be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than to listen to him?.

Let us seek to extend the present life to the uttermost by observing every law of health, and by properly balancing labor, study, rest and recreation..

The time will come that gold will hold no comparison in value to a bushel of wheat..

A good man, is a good man, whether in this church, or out of it..

Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of wood higher up..

We are now going to the Lamanites, to whom we intend to be messengers of instruction... We will show them that in consequence of their transgressions….