That which has a beginning will surely have an end.

Every man should esteem his neighbor as himself.

The Book of Mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony I expect to give an account in the day of judgment.

I teach them correct principles and they govern themselves.

Heavenly Father is more liberal in His views, and boundless in His mercies, than we are ready to believe or receive.

I never thought it was right to call up a man and try him because he erred in doctrine, it looks too much like methodism and not like Latter day Saintism. Methodists have creeds which a man must believe or be kicked out of their church. I want the liberty of believing as I please, it feels so good not to be tramelled.

I am the greatest advocate of the Constitution of the United States there is on the earth. In my feelings I am always ready to die for the protection of the weak and oppressed in their just rights. The only fault I find with the Constitution is, it is not broad enough to cover the whole ground.