John Andreas Widtsoe

The condition of the body limits, largely, the expression of the spirit.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

The essential thought must ever be that a man does not, except in his spiritual infancy, accept a statement merely because the…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

Fraud and deceit are anxious for your money. Be informed and prudent.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

A beginning must be made somewhere and corner by corner, department by department, space by space, all will be known and conquered.…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

The only way to build a peaceful community is to build men and women who are lovers and makers of peace.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

Officers in the Church of Jesus Christ are called for two distinct purposes: First and foremost, to serve the people; and, secondly,…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

Preparedness and punctuality are two of the most important qualities of a leader.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

A thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

There never was a revelation without a question first.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

Deceit is the mark of evil. Even if the evil messenger does not appear in person, the test is the same.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

The Gadianton Robbers from the Book of Mormon are loose among us. The King-men, and women, are running our government. And, worst…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

To Latter-day Saints there can be no objection to the careful and critical study of the scriptures, ancient or modern, provided only…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

Fraud and deceit have been practiced since the beginning of history...Brass has been called gold; glass has been sold as diamonds; and…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

The universe exists under a reign of eternal law, surpassing the imperfect laws of human government. Such orderliness, such domination by law,…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

How can we give to the Lord? What shall we give to him? Every kind word to our own, every help given…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

When each man sets his own house in order, the whole world will be in order.

— John Andreas Widtsoe

The doctrine of the Church cannot be fully understood unless it is tested by mind and feelings, by intellect and emotions, by…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

As I view it, in every family a record should be kept...that record should be the first stone, if you choose, in…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

An acquaintanceship with the literature of the world may be won by any person who will devote half an hour a day…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

God must have been engaged from the beginning, and must now be engaged in progressive development, and infinite as God is, he…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

... since birth control roots in a species of selfishness, the spiritual life of the user of contraceptives is also weakened. Women…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

The Lord showed me by vision and revelation what would happen if we did not stop this practice... all ordinances would be…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

Finally it may be said that the temple endowment is not secret. All who meet the requirements for entrance to the temple…

— John Andreas Widtsoe

Let every man sing his own song in life.

— John Andreas Widtsoe