Freedom must be continually guarded as something more priceless than life itself. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Freedom is an eternal principle. Heaven disapproves of force, coercion and intimidation. Only a free people can be truly a happy people. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
One of Satan's most frequently used deceptions is the notion that the commandments of God are meant to restrict freedom and limit… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
No nation which has kept the commandments of God has ever perished, but I say to you that once freedom is lost,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
No man is truly free who is in financial bondage. 'Think what you do when you run in debt', said Benjamin Franklin,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence was to set forth the moral justification of a rebellion against a long-recognized political tradition - the divine… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
For the past two centuries, those who do not prize freedom have chipped away at every major clause of our Constitution until… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands, nations, and countries is increasing in its evil influence and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
This nation was established by the God of heaven as a citadel of liberty. A Constitution guaranteeing those liberties was designed under… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“Secret combinations lusting for power, gain, and glory are flourishing. A secret combination that seeks to overthrow the freedom of all lands,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I am a witness to nations and people deprived of their freedom. I was there. I watched that great Iron Curtain drop… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence to which these great men affixed their signatures is much more than a political document. It constitutes a… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The devil knows that if the elders of Israel should ever wake up, they could step forth and help preserve freedom and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I believe that God has endowed men with certain inalienable rights as set forth in the Declaration of Independence and that no… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
[Joseph Smith] foresaw the time when the destiny of the nation would be in danger and would hang as by a thread.… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I testify to you that God's hand has been in our destiny. I testify that freedom as we know it today is… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I don't know how you feel, my brethren and sisters, but I'd rather be dead than to lose my liberty. I have… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
In these sacred documents are embodied eternal principles that no man, group of men, or nation has the right to withhold from… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“We must each of us do our home work. 'My people are destroyed,' said Hosea, 'for lack of knowledge.' We must be… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“The Declaration of Independence . . . is much more than a political document. It constitutes a spiritual manifesto—revelation, if you will—declaring… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“A category of government activity which, today, not only requires the closest scrutiny, but which also poses a grave danger to our… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
To the patriots I say this: Take that long eternal look. Stand up for freedom, no matter what the cost. Stand up… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
That the sole object and only legitimate end of government is to protect the citizen in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
There could not be a restoration of the gospel without freedom. God provided this country as the base of his operations in… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Ours is a representative republic with a Constitution in which is recognized the natural law and the natural rights of man. It… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The Declaration of Independence was to set forth the moral justification of a rebellion against a long-recognized political tradition - the divine… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I say to you with all the fervor of my soul that God intended men to be free. Rebellion against tyranny is… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
I have faith that the Constitution will be saved as prophesied by Joseph Smith. It will be saved by the righteous citizens… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
There are some who apparently feel that the fight for freedom is separate from the Gospel. They express it in several ways,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Records, radio, television, movies, magazines-all are monopolized by the money managers who are guided by one ethic, the words wealth and power. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Every Latter-day Saint should make the study of this book a lifetime pursuit. Otherwise, he is placing his soul in jeopardy and neglecting that… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Do not be caught up in materialism, one of the real plagues of our generation-that is, acquiring things, fast-paced living, and securing career success. — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Most of us think of pride as self-centeredness, conceit, boastfulness, arrogance, or haughtiness. All of these are elements of the sin, but the heart,… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“We must each of us do our home work. 'My people are destroyed,' said Hosea, 'for lack of knowledge.' We must be wise as… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
“Man…need not stand alone. Prayer will open doors; prayer will remove barriers; prayer will ease pressures; prayer will give inner peace and comfort during… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
Humility does not mean weakness. It does not mean timidity. It does not mean fear. A man can be humble and fearless. A man… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
The scriptures record remarkable accounts of men whose lives changed dramatically, in an instant, as it were: Alma the Younger, Paul on the road… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
That government is best which governs the least, so taught the courageous founders of this nation. This simple declaration is diametrically opposed to the… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
No nation which has kept the commandments of God has ever perished, but I say to you that once freedom is lost, only blood… — Ezra Taft Benson Copy Share Image
![“[Joseph Smith] foresaw the time when the destiny of the nation would be in danger and would hang as by a thread. Thank God he did not see the thread break. He also indicated the important part that this people should yet play in standing for the principles embodied in these sacred documents - the…” quote by Ezra Taft Benson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/36e/ezra-taft-benson-443_break_joseph-smith-foresaw-the-time-when-the-d_251877.jpg)
