"There is no calling of God to man on earth but what brings with it the evidence of its authenticity."
Brigham Young
Religious Leader
Brigham Young was a prominent leader of the Latter-day Saints and the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for his role in the westward expansion of the church.
- Born
- June 1, 1801
- Died
- February 27, 1877
- Quotes
- 267
- Rank
- #5848
Quote collection
Brigham Young quotes (page 14 of 14)
267 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"If we hearken to counsel, we shall be the best people in the world; we shall be as a bright light set upon a hill, that cannot be hid, or like a candle upon a candlestick."
"In the name of Israel's God, if every man would do right, and when he has done what he knows is right, then stops till he knows what next, there never would be a jar in the camp. And I defy the man to come forward that ever led so large a people in such difficult and trying circumstances, in so much peace, as I have led this people during this campaign, with the help of God and my brethren."
"Let us continue to improve until we are filled with the knowledge of the truth. We have yet much to learn."
"Mend it, fix it, make do, or do without."
"What we commonly call death does not destroy the body, it only causes a separation of spirit and body."
"I never cared but for one thing, and that is, simply to know that I am right before my Father in Heaven. If I am this moment, this day doing the things God requires of my hands, and precisely where my Father in Heaven wants me to be, I care no more about tomorrow than though it would never come."