I believe that we are conforming to the divine order and the will of Providence when we are doing even indifferent things that belong to our condition.

We must have faith during the period of our grief. We think that our afflictions will be greater than we can bear, but we do not know the strength of our own hearts, nor the power of God. He knows all. He knows every folding of the heart and also the extent of the sorrow that he inflicts. What we think will overwhelm us entirely only subdues and conquers our pride. Our renewed spirit rises from its subjugation with a celestial strength and consolation.

When kings interfere in matters of religion, they enslave instead of protecting it.

The smallest things become great when God requires them of us; they are small only in themselves; they are always great when they are done for God.

I would have every minister of the gospel address his audience with the zeal of a friend, with the generous energy of a father, and with the exuberant affection of a mother.

Exactness and neatness in moderation is a virtue, but carried to extremes narrows the mind.

If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate.