“Some subjects are in themselves, perhaps, perfectly harmless, and any amount of discussion over them would not be injurious to the faith of our young people. We are told, for example, that the theory of gravitation is at best a… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“I lift my voice against these audacious practices and these infamous fashions, and I pray that you who have daughters in Zion will save… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“I hope with all my soul that the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be loyal in their very hearts and souls, to the principles of the Constitution of our country. From them we have derived the liberty that we enjoy. They have been the means of guaranteeing to the foreigner that has come within… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share
“Compliance with the law of the fast would call attention to the sin of over-eating, place the body in subjection the the spirit, and so promote communion with the Holy Ghost, and insure a spiritual strength and power which the people of the nation so greatly need. As fasting should alwys be accompanied by prayer, this law would bring the… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share
“Everywhere in nature we are taught the lessons of patience and waiting. We want things a long time before we get them, and the… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“It is extreme folly for any people to send thousands of missionaries out into the world to preach the Gospel to the nations, and… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“We believe in all truth, no matter to what subject it may refer. No sect or religious denomination [or, I may say, no searcher… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“It seems to me that to-day, or I may say this present moment is a moment of trial for this people. I have often… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“Of what use is it that we know the truth, if we lack its spirit? Our knowledge, in this event, becomes a condemnation to… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“I want to say to our Relief Societies, our Young Ladies' Mutual Improvement Associations and our Primary Associations that I desire and sincerely hope… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“I would not have it understood, for a moment, that I or any of the Elders attend funerals to smother over the weaknesses of… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“Marriage is the preserver of the human race. Without it, the purposes of God would be frustrated; virtue would be destroyed to give place… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image
“Men and women who humbly plod along, doing their duty... who help look after the poor; and who honor the holy Priesthood, who do… — Joseph F. Smith Copy Share Image