You may talk about religion and speak about the Gospel, and say we have got the truth and the plan of salvation, and we have got the authority of the Priesthood; but if we are not honest, it does not amount to anything; for neither God nor honorable men love dishonesty. We must, therefore, be an honest people.

If I had not obeyed that command of God, concerning plural marriage, I believe that I would have been damned.

Do not, brethren, put your trust in man though he be a bishop, an apostle, or a president. If you do, they will fail you at some time or place; they will do wrong or seem to, and your support be gone.

Your children....are like diamonds...they may need polish.. and education of the right kind will impart this lustre.

When we are filled with the Spirit of God, we are filled with joy, with peace and with happiness no matter what our circumstances may be; for it is a spirit of cheerfulness and of happiness.

If I am an angry man, it is my duty to pray for charity, which suffereth long and is kind.

Children of polygamists besides being equally as bright and brighter intellectually, are much more healthy and strong.