Where has the genius of the pedistal [sic] of the laws and constitution of our boasted country fled?

One of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism is to receive truth, let it come from whence it may.

Truth is Mormonism. God is the author of it.

Mormonism is the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ; of which I myself am not ashamed.

Let us this very day begin anew, and now say, with all our hearts, we will forsake our sins and be righteous.

The Book of Mormon is true, just what it purports to be, and for this testimony I expect to give an account in the day of judgment.

Salvation could not come to the world without the mediation of Jesus Christ.

A man filled with the love of God is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.

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

Unless we members of the Church do all we can to preserve the freedoms we have within the bounds of the laws of God, we will be held accountable.

Patriotism should be sought for and will be found in right living. No man can be a good Latter-day Saint and not be true to the best interests and general welfare of his country.

Reality is what trips you up when you walk around with your eyes closed.

Dreams sometimes are a lot of real!

Poetry is the utterance of deep and heartfelt truth. The true poet is very near the oracle.

Experience is the name so many people give to their mistakes.

I have looked on scenery as a strange and on scenery more grand, but on scenery at once so strange and so grand I have never looked and probably never shall again.

We remained in Texas leading a quiet home life until 1889.

A vision is not something we make up, it's something we are MADE OF.

Israel always has to be in a position to defend itself against any adversary and against any threat of any kind.

I think I just want to make and be part of great records, because of what it brings to other people, what it gives back, is so incredible.

I turn and put my lips close to Peeta's and drop my eyelids in imitation... "He offered me sugar and wanted to know all my secrets," I say in my best seductive voice.