Brigham Young

“There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source.”

“Love the giver more than the gift.”

“A good man, is a good man, whether in this church, or out of it.”

“Nature is the glass reflecting God, as by the sea reflected is the sun, too glorious to be gazed on in his sphere.”

“Brethren, let us mind our own business - that is, the calling the Lord has called us to - to do everything we can to promote the good of the Cause of Truth, and never ask how big we are, or inquire who we are; but let it be, 'What can I do to build up the Kingdom of God upon the Earth?'”

“True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right.”

“It is wise for us to forget our troubles, there are always new ones to replace them.”

“Don't try to tear down other people's religion about their ears, Build up your own perfect structure of truth, and invite your listeners to enter in and enjoy its glories.”

“In the adversity of our best friends we often find something that does not displease us.”

“Infringe upon the rights of no one. Borrow no tool but what you will return according to promise. Take no wood, nor anything else but what belongs to you - and if you find anything that is not your own, do not hide it away, but report it, that the owner may be found.”

“If the Devil says you cannot pray when you are angry, tell him it is none of his business, and pray until that species of insanity is dispelled and serenity is restored to the mind. (p. 175)”

“I don't care about my character here on earth. I don't care about what other people think or say about me, all I care about is my standing before the Lord.”

“Produce what you consume; draw from the native element the necessaries of life. Permit no vitiated taste to lead you into the indulgence of expensive luxuries, which can only be obtained by involving yourselves in debt.”