Brigham Young Quotes

He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool.

~ Brigham Young

I am more afraid that this people have so much confidence in their leaders that they will not inquire for themselves of God whether they are led by him. I am fearful they settle down in a state of blind self security. Let every man and woman know, by the whispering of the Spirit of God to themselves, whether their leaders are walking in the path the Lord dictates, or not.

~ Brigham Young

If I do not know the will of my Father, and what He requires of me in a certain transaction, if I ask Him to give me wisdom concerning any requirement in my life, or in regard to my own course, or that of my friends, my family, my children, or those that I preside over, and get no answer from Him, and then do the very best that my judgement will teach me, He is bound to own and honor that transaction, and He will do so to all intents and purposes.

~ Brigham Young

Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the world's work, and the power to appreciate life.

~ Brigham Young

If you are ever called upon to chasten a person, never chasten beyond the balm you have within you to bind up.

~ Brigham Young

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)

~ Brigham Young

Why should we worry about what others think of us, do we have more confidence in their opinions than we do our own?

~ Brigham Young

We should never permit ourselves to do anything that we are not willing to see our children do. We should set them an example that we wish them to imitate.

~ Brigham Young

My knowledge is, if you will follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and his Apostles, as recorded in the New Testament, every man and woman will be put in possession of the Holy Ghost; every person will become a Prophet, Seer, and Revelator, and an expounder of truth. They will know things that are, that will be, and that have been. They will understand things in heaven, things on the earth, and things under the earth, things of time, and things of eternity, according to their several callings and capacities.

~ Brigham Young

I have a word to say to my sisters. When I reflect upon the duties and responsibilities devolving upon our mothers and sisters, and the influence they wield, I look upon them as the mainspring and soul of our being here. It is true that man is first. Father Adam was placed here as king of the earth, to bring it into subjection. But when Mother Eve came she had a splendid influence over him. A great many have thought it was not very good; I think it was excellent (Discourses of Brigham Young, p. 199).).

~ Brigham Young

It is difficult to find anything more healthy to drink than good cold water, such as flows down to us from springs and snows of our mountains. This is the beverage we should drink. It should be our drink at all times.

~ Brigham Young

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?'

~ Brigham Young

Any young man who is unmarried at the age of twenty one is a menace to the community.

~ Brigham Young

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

~ Brigham Young

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.

~ Brigham Young

Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the worlds work, and the power to appreciate life.

~ 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.

~ Brigham Young

Love the giver more than the gift.

~ Brigham Young