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

Why do we believe in and practice polygamy? Because the Lord introduced it to his servants in a revelation given to Joseph Smith, and the Lord's servants have always practiced it. 'And is that religion popular in heaven?' It is the only popular religion there.

I don't care about my character here on earth.I don't care about what other people think or say about me, all I care about is my standing before the Lord.

The men and women, who desire to obtain seats in the celestial kingdom, will find that they must battle everyday.

Crying babies are like good intentions: Both should be carried out immediately!

Our faith is concentrated in the Son of God, and through him in the Father; and the Holy Ghost is their minister to bring truths to our remembrance, to reveal new truths to us, and teach, guide, and direct the course of every mind, until we become perfected and prepared to go home, where we can see and converse with our Father in Heaven.

I arose and spoke substantially as follows: ... I love the government and the constitution of the United States, but I do not love the damned rascals who administer the government.