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
Whatever principle of intelligence we attain in this life, it will rise with us in the resurrection. — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
Friendship is one of the grand fundamental principles of “Mormonism”; [it is designed] to revolutionize and civilize the world, and cause wars… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
Be wise; let prudence dictate all your counsels; preserve peace with all men, if possible; stand by the Constitution of your country;… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
May those principles, which were so honorably and nobly defended, namely, the Constitution of our land, by our fathers, be established forever. — 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… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
While other men were peacefully following their vocations and extending their interests they [the Saints in Clay County] have been deprived of… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
And that law of the land which is constitutional, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and privileges, belongs to all… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
Sectarian priests cry out concerning me, and ask, "Why is it this babbler gains so many followers, and retains them?" I answer,… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens! That is the… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried,… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
When you feel pure intelligence flowing into you, it may give you sudden strokes of ideas, so that by noticing it, you… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
To get salvation we must not only do some things, but everything which God has commanded...The object with me is to obey… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
It is a false idea that the Saints will escape all the judgments, whilst the wicked suffer; for all flesh is subject… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
The old Catholic church traditions are worth more than all you have said. Here is a principle of logic that most men… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
I never feel to force my doctrine upon any person; I rejoice to see prejudice give way to truth, and the traditions… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
I am tired of the misrepresentation, calumny and detraction, heaped upon me by wicked men; and desire and claim, only those principles… — Joseph Smith, Jr Copy Share Image
We came to this earth that we might have a body and present it pure before God in the celestial kingdom. The… — 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
![“Friendship is one of the grand fundamental principles of “Mormonism”; [it is designed] to revolutionize and civilize the world, and cause wars and contentions to cease and men to become friends and brothers” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad3/joseph-smith-jr-1647_brother_friendship-is-one-of-the-grand-fundament_844384.jpg)
![“According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I [the Lord] have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca1/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_according-to-the-laws-and-constitution-o_73011.jpg)
![“While other men were peacefully following their vocations and extending their interests they [the Saints in Clay County] have been deprived of the right of citizenship, prevented from enjoying their own, charged with violating the sacred principles of our Constitution and laws.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7f/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_while-other-men-were-peacefully-followin_951161.jpg)
![“[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 away our votes, we had better do so upon a worthy rather than an unworthy individual who might make use of the weapon we put in his hand to destroy us.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ad/joseph-smith-jr-1647_hands_w-e-shall-have-the-satisfaction-of-knowi_98392.jpg)
