America Quote by Joseph Smith, Jr
![“We think it would be wise in you to try to git [sic] influence by offering to print a paper in favor of the government as you know we are all friends to the Constitution yea true friends to that Country for which our fathers bled.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c1d/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_we-think-it-would-be-wise-in-you-to-try_695400.jpg)
“We think it would be wise in you to try to git [sic] influence by offering to print a paper in favor of the government as you know we are all friends to the Constitution yea true friends to that Country for which our fathers bled.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Early 19th century Latter‑Day Saints meeting, 1830s
Advocating political influence through public support for the government, framed as patriotic duty.
In simple terms: Seek influence by publicly supporting the government.
Key Takeaway
Use public endorsement to gain political favor.
Themes
politics
patriotism
influence
Mood
strategic
persuasive
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- campaigns
- public statements
- legislative lobbying
Key Concepts
public persuasion
constitutional loyalty
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is public endorsement always genuine?
- How to balance patriotism with critical oversight?
A Different Perspective
May compromise integrity if support is insincere.
![“According to the laws and constitution of the people, which I [the Lord] have suffered to be established, and should be maintained for the rights and protection of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca1/joseph-smith-jr-1647_america_according-to-the-laws-and-constitution-o_73011.jpg)
![“[W]e shall have the satisfaction of knowing that we have acted conscientiously, and have used our best judgment. And if we have to throw away our votes, we had better do so upon a worthy rather than an unworthy individual who might make use of the weapon we put in his hand to destroy us.” quote by Joseph Smith, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ad/joseph-smith-jr-1647_hands_w-e-shall-have-the-satisfaction-of-knowi_98392.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
