Date: 21 February 1843 Source: Joseph Smith Diary by Willard Richards The Words of Joseph Smith: Page 165 Why I picked this quote? This quote is, of course, more light hearted than many of the others. But I like this quote because it shows Joseph Smith’s personality and sense of humor. Of course it also speaks volumes…
Date: 11 June 1843 Source: Joseph Smith Diary by Willard Richards The Words of Joseph Smith: Page 212 Why I picked this Quote? I like this quote because it is direct and to the point. I don’t know if you can say this categorically about Joseph Smith’s personality, but in times like this, he certainly didn’t…
Date: 9 July 1843 Source: Joseph Smith Diary, by Williard Richards The Words of Joseph Smith: Page 229 Additional Context Joseph Smith made this comment in the context of dying for them to protect their religious liberty.
Date: 7 April 1843 Source: Joseph Smith Diary by Willard Richards The Words of Joseph Smith: Page 182 Why I Choose this Quote? If you’ve ever been to a large gathering of Latter-day Saints, at a stake conference or at a general priesthood meeting, you’ll know why I picked this quote. In virtually every one…