“Let your daughter have first of all the book of Psalms for holiness of heart, and be instructed in the Proverbs of Solomon for her godly life.”

“Whenever I have to speak on the subject of moral instruction and the conduct of a holy life, it is my practice first to demonstrate the power and quality of human nature.”

“A son is a son 'til he gets a wife, but a daughter is a daughter all her life.”

“Joseph Smith drifting into errors after translating the Book of Mormon, is a stumbling-block to many, but only those of very weak faith would stumble on this account. Greater abominations are recorded of David in the Bible, than is recorded to-day of Joseph Smith; but do you reject the Psalms on this account? Do you reject the Proverbs because Solomon was a polygamist? Stop and think, you who are hasty to condemn. If you desire to know whether or not the Book of Mormon is true, read the book and investigate it, for Christ has promised that he who seeks in the right way shall find the truth of all things. We are commanded to "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."”

“Remember to let her into your heart.”

“Holy borrowing bibliophile, let's book!”

“…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.”

“Oh my son's my son till he gets a wife,
But my daughter's my daughter all her life.”

“If you only utter a single prayer in this life let it be Thanks, with all your heart”

“Assurance makes most for your comfort, but holiness makes most for God's honor…Assurance is the daughter of holiness…The surest and shortest way to assurance is to wrestle and contend with God for holiness…”