“God designs that we should enjoy ourselves. I do not believe in a religion that makes people gloomy, melancholy, miserable and ascetic. . . . I should not think there was anything great or good associated with that, while everything… — 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
