Brigham Young Quotes


Let us seek to extend the present life to the uttermost by observing every law of health, and by properly balancing labor, study, rest and recreation.


Citations

Young, Brigham. Discourses of Brigham Young. Edited by John A. Widtsoe, Deseret Book Company, 1954.

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Brigham Young
Brigham Young
  • Born: June 1, 1801
  • Died: August 29, 1877
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Leader

Brigham Young was an American religious leader, politician, and settler. He was the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death in 1877. He founded Salt Lake City and served as the first governor of the Utah Territory. Young also led the foundings of the precursors to the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.