161 Quotes by Joseph Smith Jr.

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.

May those principles, which were so honorably and nobly defended, namely, the Constitution of our land, by our fathers, be established forever.

Heavenly Father is more liberal in His views, and boundless in His mercies, than we are ready to believe or receive.

There are so many fools in the world for the devil to operate upon, it gives him the advantage oftentimes.

I am the greatest advocate of the Constitution of the United States there is on the earth. In my feelings I am always ready to die for the protection of the weak and oppressed in their just rights. The only fault I find with the Constitution is, it is not broad enough to cover the whole ground.

God sees the secret springs of human action, and knows the hearts of all living.

Never give up an old tried friend, who has waded through all manner of toil, for your sake, and throw him away because fools may tell you he has some faults.

The constitution expects every man to do his duty; and when he fails the law urges him; or should he do too much; the same master rebukes him.

If you will stay with the majority of the Twelve Apostles, and the records of the Church, you will never be led astray.