89 Quote by Wilford Woodruff
““Those men who laid the foundation of this American government and signed the Declaration of Independence were the best spirits the God of heaven could find on the face of the earth. They were choice spirits, not wicked men. General Washington and all the men who labored for the purpose were inspired of the Lord." Topics: independence, government””
About This Quote
The quote praises the Founding Fathers as divinely inspired, morally superior individuals who established American government.
In simple terms: It claims early American leaders were chosen by God for their virtue.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the moral foundations of governance.
Themes
leadership
divine inspiration
founding ideals
morality
government legitimacy
Mood
reverent
nostalgic
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- civic education
- public speeches
- historical documentaries
Key Concepts
historical reverence
political theory
religious justification
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we still view leaders as morally exemplary?
- How does this view affect civic responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Modern politics often involves compromise and moral ambiguity.
![“[Joseph Smith] foresaw the time when the destiny of the nation would be in danger and would hang as by a thread. Thank God he did not see the thread break. He also indicated the important part that this people should yet play in standing for the principles embodied in these sacred documents - the…” quote by Ezra Taft Benson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/36e/ezra-taft-benson-443_break_joseph-smith-foresaw-the-time-when-the-d_251877.jpg)
