Be wise; let prudence dictate all your counsels; preserve peace with all men, if possible; stand by the Constitution of your country; observe its principles; and above all, show yourselves men of God, worthy citizens. — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
We think it would be wise in you to try to git [sic] influence by offering to print a paper in favor of the government as you know we are all friends to the Constitution yea true friends to that… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I [the Lord] have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
All your losses will be made up to you in the resurrection, provided you continue faithful. By the vision of the Almighty I have… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
A man is saved no faster than he gets knowledge. For if he does not get knowledge, he will be brought into captivity by… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
I never told you I was perfect; but there is no error in the revelations which I have taught. — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
[W]e shall have the satisfaction of knowing that we have acted conscientiously, and have used our best judgment. And if we have to throw… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
If I had not actually got into this work and been called of God, I would back out. But I cannot back out: I… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
I will prove that the world is wrong, by showing what God is...God himself was once as we are now and is an exalted… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
One of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism is to receive truth, let it come from whence it may. — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
I never thought it was right to call up a man and try him because he erred in doctrine, it looks too much like… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
The laundry has its hands on my dirty shirts, sheets, towels and tablecloths, and who knows what tales they tell. — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
When we are accomplishing the good, the greatest opposition comes. — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
Salvation cannot come without revelation. Men of the present time testify of heaven and hell, and have never seen either; and I will say… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
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