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“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, The Best of Women's Conference: Selected Talks from 25 Years of Women's Conference

“When people learn to master their feelings, they can soon learn to master their reflections and thoughts in the degree requisite for attaining the objects they are seeking. But while they yield to a feeling or spirit that distracts their minds from a subject they wish to study and learn, so long they will never gain the mastery of their minds.”
― 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, Journal of Discourses, Volume 9

“Crying babies are like good intentions: Both should be carried out immediately!”
― Brigham Young