Joseph Smith Jr. Quotes
Top 100 wise famous quotes and sayings by Joseph Smith Jr.
Joseph Smith Jr. Famous Quotes & Sayings
Discover top inspirational quotes from Joseph Smith Jr. on Wise Famous Quotes.
The things of God are of deep import; and time, and experience, and careful and ponderous and solemn thoughts can only find them out.
There are so many fools in the world for the devil to operate upon, it gives him the advantage oftentimes.
If the Church knew all the commandments, one half they would condemn through prejudice and ignorance.
If you will stay with the majority of the Twelve Apostles, and the records of the Church, you will never be led astray.
It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound.
Unless we members of the Church do all we can to preserve the freedoms we have within the bounds of the laws of God, we will be held accountable.
28 Awake, my soul! No longer droop in sin. Rejoice, O my heart, and give place no more for the enemy of my soul.
Knowledge does away with darkness, suspense, and doubt; for these cannot exist where knowledge is ... In knowledge there is power.
Let no man break the laws of the land, for he that keepeth the laws of God hath no need to break the laws of the land.
I believe all that God ever revealed, and I never hear of a man being damned for believing too much; but they are damned for unbelief.
Where has the genius of the pedistal [sic] of the laws and constitution of our boasted country fled?
They were treated as though they were angels sent from God to save them from everlasting destruction - therefore,
The laundry has its hands on my dirty shirts, sheets, towels and tablecloths, and who knows what tales they tell.
One of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism is to receive truth, let it come from whence it may.
Mobs may assemble, calumny may defame, but the work of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent ...
The nearer a person approaches the Lord, a greater power will be manifested by the adversary to prevent the accomplishment of His purposes.
Don't be limited in your views with regard to your neighbor's virtue ... You must enlarge your soul towards each other.
A question may be asked, 'Will mothers have their children in eternity?' Yes! Yes! Mothers, you shall have your children.
If I had not actually got into this work and been called of God, I would back out. But I cannot back out: I have no doubt of the truth.
The best way to obtain truth and wisdom is not to ask from books, but to go to God in prayer, and obtain divine teaching.
Wherefore, he that preacheth and he that receiveth, understand one another, and both are edified and rejoice together.
We believe in enjoying the constitutional privilege and right of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own consciences.
Eternity is full of thrones, upon which dwell thousands of children reigning on thrones of glory, with not one cubit added to their stature.
Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God ...
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.
Whatsoever thing ye shall ask in faith, believing that ye shall receive in the name of Christ, ye shall receive it.
But my disciples shall stand in holy places, and shall not be moved; but among the wicked, men shall lift up their voices and curse God and die.
Wherefore saith the Lamb of God: I will be merciful unto the Gentiles, unto the visiting of the remnant of the house of Israel in great judgment.
Could you gaze into heaven five minutes, you would know more than you would by reading all that ever was written on the subject.
The constitution expects every man to do his duty; and when he fails the law urges him; or should he do too much; the same master rebukes him.
In the beginning, the head of the Gods called a council of the Gods; and they came together and concocted a plan to create the world and people it.
Heavenly Father is more liberal in His views, and boundless in His mercies, than we are ready to believe or receive.
I don't blame any one for not believing my history. If I had not experienced what I have, I could not have believed it myself.
Shall we not go on in so great a cause? Go forward and not backward. Courage, brethren; and on, on to the victory!
That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
We say, that the Constitution of the United States is a glorious standard; it is founded in the wisdom of God.
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.
God instituted laws whereby [the Spirits that He would send into the world] could have a privilege to advance life himself.
and remember, after ye are reconciled unto God, that it is only in and through the grace of God that ye are saved.