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 the power then of propagating their species in spirit; and that is the first of their operations with regard to organizing a world. Power is then given to them to organize the elements, and then commence the organization of tabernacles.

When people learn to master their feelings, they can soon learn to master their reflections and thoughts in the degree requisite for attaining the objects they are seeking. But while they yield to a feeling or spirit that distracts their minds from a subject they wish to study and learn, so long they will never gain the mastery of their minds.

All we have to do is to go onward and upward, and keep the commandments of our Father and God; and he will confound our enemies.

When the Lord fights the battles of the saints, he does it so effectually that nobody gets nervous but the enemy

It is for us to do those things which the Lord requires at our hands, and leave the result with him.

He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool.

We should never permit ourselves to do anything that we are not willing to see our children do.