The doctrine of the Church cannot be fully understood unless it is tested by mind and feelings, by intellect and emotions, by every power of the investigator. Every Church member is expected to understand the doctrine of the Church intelligently.… — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
The condition of the body limits, largely, the expression of the spirit. — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work. — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
The essential thought must ever be that a man does not, except in his spiritual infancy, accept a statement merely because the Church or… — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
Fraud and deceit are anxious for your money. Be informed and prudent. — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
A beginning must be made somewhere and corner by corner, department by department, space by space, all will be known and conquered. In the… — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
The only way to build a peaceful community is to build men and women who are lovers and makers of peace. — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
Officers in the Church of Jesus Christ are called for two distinct purposes: First and foremost, to serve the people; and, secondly, to gain… — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
Preparedness and punctuality are two of the most important qualities of a leader. — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
A thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts. — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
Deceit is the mark of evil. Even if the evil messenger does not appear in person, the test is the same. — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
The Gadianton Robbers from the Book of Mormon are loose among us. The King-men, and women, are running our government. And, worst of all,… — John Andreas Widtsoe Copy Share Image
