In the creation of the federal government, the states exercised the highest act of sovereignty, and they may, if they please, repeat the proof of their sovereignty, by its annihilation. But the union possesses no innate sovereignty, like the states;… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
A man, as a man, could arrive at all the dignity that a man was capable of obtaining or receiving; but it needed a… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
If you do not magnify your calling, God will hold you responsible for those who you might have saved-had you done your duty. — John Taylor Copy Share Image
When the Constitution of the United States was framed and adopted, those high contracting parties did positively agree that they would not interfere with… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
I used to think, if I were the Lord, I would not suffer people to be tried as they are. But I have changed… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
“Suicide should be made odious among the people of God--it should be emphasized as a deadly sin, and no undue feelings of tenderness towards… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
When Jesus sent forth his servants formerly he sent them to preach this Gospel. When the Father and the Son and Moroni and others… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
“I remember when I had the Gospel first preached to me---before I was baptized; I heard a lecture something like this: 'Now, we have… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
If the means to which the government of the union may resort for executing the power confided to it, are unlimited, it may easily… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
In every principle presented to us, our first inquiry should be, "Is it true?" "Does it emanate from God?" If he is its Author… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
“Peace is the gift of God. Do you want peace? Go to God. Do you want peace in your families? Go to God. Do… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
We believe in honesty, morality, and purity; but when they enact tyrannical laws, forbidding us the free exercise of our religion, we cannot submit.… — John Taylor Copy Share Image
