Apostles Quote by Wilford Woodruff

I condemn polygamy, yes, as a practice, because I think it is not doctrinal. It is not legal. And this church takes the position…

— Gordon B. Hinckley

There is nothing in my teachings to the Church or in those of my associates, during the time specified, which can be reasonably construed…

— Wilford Woodruff

We are very, very far from recognising polygamy in our country, thank God.

— Marine Le Pen

If the Mormon Church still supported polygamy, and if it appeared to be a system that was not exploitative of women, I wouldn't feel…

— Andrew Solomon

Why do we believe in and practice polygamy? Because the Lord introduced it to his servants in a revelation given to Joseph Smith, and…

— Brigham Young

Polygamy: An endeavour to get more out of life than there is in it

— Elbert Hubbard

Of all the names Polygamy went by (so as not to exasperate the Gentile population and even some of the wives of the members'…

— Ardyth Kennelly

This doctrine of polygamy, or spiritual wife-system, that has been taught and practiced among us, will prove our destruction and overthrow.

— Joseph Smith, Jr

Yes, polygamy is one of the relics of Adam, of Enoch, of Noah, of Abraham, of Isaac, of Jacob, of Moses, David, Solomon, the…

— Brigham Young

Where did this commandment come from in relation to polygamy? It also came from God... When I see any of our people, men or…

— John Taylor

“A major goal of polygyny in divine marriage is to eliminate the potential exploitation of women and other negatives that can occur under a…

— Patricia Dixon