He is our Father - the Father of our Spirits, and was once a man in mortal flesh as we are, and is now an exalted being.

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.

Every accomplishment, every refined talent, every useful attainment in mathematics, music, and in all sciences, and art belong to the Saints.

Every organization of our government, the best government in the world, is crumbling to pieces. Those who have it in their hands are the ones who are destroying it. How long will it be before the words of the prophet Joseph will be fulfilled? He said if the Constitution of the United States were saved at all it must be done by this people. It will not be many years before these words come to pass.

Mend it, fix it, make do, or do without.

Do you think that I am an old man? I could prove to this congregation that I am young; for I could find more girls who would choose me for a husband than can carry any of the young men.

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