Mobs may assemble, calumny may defame, but the work of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent.

Let the Saints remember that great things depend on their individual exertion, and that they are called to be co-workers with us and the Holy Spirit in accomplishing the great work of the last days

Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God.

A man is saved no faster than he gets knowledge. For if he does not get knowledge, he will be brought into captivity by some evil power in the other world, as evil spirits will have more knowledge, and consequently more power.

Patriotism is a passion which induces hot youth to rush forth to get shot and half shot, while sober, conservative age waves the flag and corrals the contracts.

The laundry has its hands on my dirty shirts, sheets, towels and tablecloths, and who knows what tales they tell.

Search your hearts, and see if you are like God. I have searched mine, and feel to repent of all my sins.