America Quote by 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 violation of the constitution and law of these United States and of this state? God forbid! I will not bear it. If they take away my rights, I will fight for them manfully and righteously until I am used up. We have done nothing against the rights of others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Latter‑Day Saints General Conference, 1844
The speaker declares a refusal to accept ongoing oppression and vows to fight for his rights until exhausted.
In simple terms: Refuse oppression, fight for rights.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm against injustice.
Themes
rights
justice
resistance
faith
courage
Mood
determined
defiant
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- political protest
- civil disobedience
- personal conviction
Key Concepts
civil liberty
moral duty
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices are you willing to confront?
- How can you protect yourself while resisting?
A Different Perspective
May lead lead to violence or personal harm.
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