Time Quote by Joseph F. Smith

“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

“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…

— Joseph F. Smith

“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…

— Joseph F. Smith

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Those dances that require or permit the close embrace and suggestive movements . . . ought to be utterly prohibited.”

— Joseph F. Smith