Constitution Quotes

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If there is trouble in the country, neither I nor my people made it, and all that we have ever done, after much endurance on… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
Come, all ye lovers of liberty, break the oppressor's rod, loose the iron grasp of mobocracy, and bring to condign punishment all those who trample… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
The constitution expects every man to do his duty; and when he fails the law urges him; or should he do too much; the same… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
If I lose my life in a good cause I am willing to be sacrificed on the altar of virtue, righteousness and truth, in maintaining… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
I would not have suffered my name to have been used by my friends on anywise as President of the United States, or candidate for… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
The aspirations and expectations of a virtuous people, environed with so wise, so liberal, so deep, so broad, and so high a charter of equal… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
The Constitution, when it says, "We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility,… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
We believe in enjoying the constitutional privilege and right of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own consciences. — Joseph Smith, Jr.
I am the greatest advocate of the Constitution of the United States there is on the earth. In my feelings I am always ready to… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
The Constitution should contain a provision that every officer of the Government who should neglect or refuse to extend the protection guaranteed in the Constitution… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
Governor Ford is sworn to support the Constitution of the United States and also of this State Illinois, and these constitutions guarantee religious as well… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
The benefits of the constitution and laws are alike for all; and the great Elohim has given me the privilege of having the benefits of… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
Shall we longer bear these cruelties which have been heaped upon us for the last ten years in the face of heaven, and in open… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
We have not enjoyed unmolested those rights which the constitution of the U.S.A. and our Charters grant. — Joseph Smith, Jr.
The Constitution is not a law, but it empowers the people to make laws... The Constitution tells us what shall not be a lawful tender...… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
I am tired of the misrepresentation, calumny and detraction, heaped upon me by wicked men; and desire and claim, only those principles guaranteed to all… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
We may continue to expect the enjoyment of all the blessings of civil and religious liberty, guaranteed by the Constitution. The citizens of Illinois have… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
The Mayor, Aldermen and Councilors of the City of Nauvoo, IL, before entering upon the duties of their office, shall take and subscribe an oath… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
Your constitution guarantees to every citizen, even the humblest, the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property. It promises to all, religious freedom, the right to… — Joseph Smith, Jr.
I ask the citizens of this Republic whether such a state of things is to be suffered to pass unnoticed, and the hearts of widows,… — Joseph Smith, Jr.

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