In your hands or that of any other person, so much power would, no doubt, be dangerous. I am the only man in the world whom it would be safe to trust with it. Remember, I am a prophet!

The exaltation and happiness of any community, goes hand in hand with the knowledge possessed by the people, when applied to laudable ends; whereupon we can exclaim like the wise man; righteousness exalteth a nation; for righteousness embraces knowledge and knowledge is power.

God hath not revealed anything to Joseph, but what he will make known unto the Twelve, and even the least Saint may know all things as fast as he is able to bear them.

I teach them correct principles and they govern themselves.

Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God.

Kindness is our religion.

Whatever God requires is right, no matter what it is, although we may not see the reason there of until all of the events transpire.