Affair Quote by Oliver Cowdery
“When Joseph Smith, Jr. was there we had some conversation in which in every instance I did not fail to affirm that what I had said was strictly true. A dirty, nasty, filthy affair of his and Fanny Alger's was talked over in which I strictly declared that I had never deviated from the truth in the matter, and as I supposed was admitted by himself.”
About This Quote
Source Document: History of the Church, Joseph Smith Papers, 19th century
Cowdery asserts he always affirmed the truth about a scandal involving Joseph Smith and Fanny Alger, claiming honesty and denial of deviation.
In simple terms: He says he always told the truth about a scandal.
Key Takeaway
Maintain honesty even when uncomfortable.
Themes
honesty
integrity
religious controversy
personal reputation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
historical
testimonial
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal testimony
- historical research
Key Concepts
truthfulness
conflict of interest
historical narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal bias affect historical accounts?
- What responsibilities do witnesses have in scandals?
A Different Perspective
Reliability of personal testimony can be questioned due to bias.
