All those who wish to possess true riches, desire the riches that will endure. Then look at the subject of salvation where you will find true riches. They are to be found in the principles of the gospel of salvation, and are not to be found anywhere else.--J. of D., Vol. I., p, 269. Suppose we say there was once a beginning to all things, then we must conclude there will undoubtedly be an end. Can eternity be circumscribed? If it can, there is an end of all wisdom, knowledge, power and glory all will sink into eternal annihilation.--J. of D., Vol. I., p. 353. Which would produce the greatest good to man, to give him his agency and draw a vail over him, or to give him certain blessings and privileges, let him live in a certain degree of light, and enjoy a certain glory, and take his agency from him, compelling him to remain in that position, without any possible chance of progress? I say the greatest good that could be produced by the all-wise Conductor of the universe to His creature, man, was to do just as He has done.--J. of D., Vol. I., p. 351. The Lord does not thank you for your alms, long prayers, sanctimonious speeches and long faces, if you refuse to extend the hand of benevolence and charity to your fellow creatures, and lift them up, and encourage and strengthen the feeble, while they are contending against the current of mortal ills.--J. of D., Vol. I., p. 245. The Holy Ghost takes of the Father and of the Son and shows it to the disciples. It shows them things past, present and to come. It opens the vision of the mind, unlocks the treasures of wisdom, and they begin to understand the things of God; their minds are exalted on high; their conceptions of God and His creations are dignified, and "Hallelujah to God and the Lamb in the highest," is the constant language of their hearts. They comprehend themselves and the great object of their existence. They also comprehend the designs of the wicked ones, and the designs of those who serve him; they comprehend the designs of the Almighty in forming the earth and mankind upon it, and the ultimate purpose of all His creations. It leads them to drink at the fountain of eternal wisdom, justice and truth; they grow in grace and in the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus Christ until they see as they are seen, and know as they are known.--J. of D., Vol. I., p. 241. The character of a person is formed through life, to a greater or less extent, by the teachings of the mother. The traits of early impressions that she gives the child, will be characteristic points in his character through every avenue of his mortal existence.--J. of D., Vol. I., p. 67. It is necessary that we should be tried, tempted and buffeted to make us feel the weakness of this mortal flesh.--J. of D., Vol. I., p. 359. Directly behind a frowning Providence oftentimes are concealed the greatest blessings that mankind can desire.--J. of D., Vol. I., p. 198.