No man knows my history. Joseph Smith, Jr. More Quotes by Joseph Smith, Jr. More Quotes From Joseph Smith, Jr. Governor Ford is sworn to support the Constitution of the United States and also of this State Illinois, and these constitutions guarantee religious as well as civil liberty to all religious societies whatever. Joseph Smith, Jr. freedomreligiousamerica The Constitution should contain a provision that every officer of the Government who should neglect or refuse to extend the protection guaranteed in the Constitution should be subject to capital punishment; and then the president of the United States would not say, "Your cause is just, but I can do nothing for you." Joseph Smith, Jr. punishmentfreedomamerica There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes. We cannot see it, but when our bodies are purified, we shall see that it is all matter. Joseph Smith, Jr. bodyeyematter In the beginning, the head of the Gods called a council of the Gods; and they came together and concocted a plan to create the world and people it. Joseph Smith, Jr. mormonismtogetherpeople For he that diligently seeketh shall find; and the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto them, by the power of the Holy Ghost, as well in these times as in times of old as in times to come; wherefore, the course of the Lord is one eternal round" - 1 Nephi 10:19 Joseph Smith, Jr. christiangodinspirational [God] never will institute an ordinance or give a commandment to His people that is not calculated in its nature to promote that happiness which He has designed, and which will not end in the greatest amount of good and glory to those who become the recipients of His law and ordinances. Joseph Smith, Jr. lawgivingpeople I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world. Joseph Smith, Jr. foundationwholeworld I love that man better who swears a stream as long as my arm yet deals justice to his neighbors and mercifully deals his substance to the poor, than the long, smooth faced hypocrite. Joseph Smith, Jr. hypocritemenlong We may come to Jesus and ask Him; He will know all about it; if He comes to a little child, he will adapt himself to the language and capacity of a little child. Joseph Smith, Jr. maychildrenjesus I never told you I was perfect; but there is no error in the revelations which I have taught. Joseph Smith, Jr. taughterrorsperfect Don't be limited in your views with regard to your neighbor's virtue...You must enlarge your soul towards each other. Joseph Smith, Jr. virtuesoulviews You will live to see men arise in power in the Church who will seek to put down your friends and the friends of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Many will be hoisted because of their money and worldly learning which they seem to be in possession of; and many who are the true followers of our Lord and Savior will be cast down because of their poverty. Joseph Smith, Jr. churchmenjesus No man can receive the Holy Ghost without receiving revelations. The Holy Ghost is a revelator. Joseph Smith, Jr. receivingghostmen The standard of truth has been erected: no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing, persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done. Joseph Smith, Jr. independentarmycountry Verily, I say unto you, that the wisdom of man, in his fallen state, knoweth not the purposes and the privileges of my hold priesthood, but ye shall know when ye receive a fullness by reason of the anointing: For it is my will, that in time, ye should take unto you wives of the Lamanites and Nephites, that their posterity may become white, delightsome and just, for even now their females are more virtuous then the gentiles. Joseph Smith, Jr. whitenative-americanmen Heavenly Father is more liberal in His views, and boundless in His mercies, than we are ready to believe or receive. Joseph Smith, Jr. viewsbelievefather When persons manifest the least kindness and love to me, O what power it has over my mind, while the opposite course has a tendency to harrow up all the harsh feelings and depress the human mind. Joseph Smith, Jr. depressingkindnesslove If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates. Joseph Smith, Jr. associatesprivilegeangel It must be emphasized that as a father, you are always teaching. For good or ill your family learns your ways, your beliefs, your heart, your ideas, your concerns. Your children may or may not choose to follow you, but the example you give is the greatest light you hold before your children, and you are accountable for that light. Joseph Smith, Jr. teachingfatherchildren If you do not accuse each other, God will not accuse you. If you have no accuser you will enter heaven. What many people call sin is not sin; I do many things to break down superstition, and I will break it down. Joseph Smith, Jr. superstitionsheavenpeople
