J. Golden Kimball Quotes & Sayings

If it were not for repentance and forgiveness, I would become discouraged and discontinue my labors. — J. Golden Kimball

I don't know about this here eternal marriage business. But it seems to me that if you can't live with the sons-of-bitches on earth the Lord won't force you to remain with them in heaven. — J. Golden Kimball

Cut me off from the Church? They can't do that! I repent do damn fast! — J. Golden Kimball

No man has any influence or power for good when angry. — J. Golden Kimball

I believe if I had a house in hell and a house in St. George, I'd rent out the one in St. George and live in hell. I really would. — J. Golden Kimball

I want to advise this people, if the Lord ever does give you an inspiration, for heaven's sake write it down and remember it. — J. Golden Kimball

A sermon should be like a woman's dress. Long enough to cover the essentials but short enough to keep your attention. — J. Golden Kimball

We need revelation for the calling of officers in the Church. Men should not be called merely through impression. — J. Golden Kimball

I may not always walk the straight and narrow, but I sure in hell try to cross it as often as I can. — J. Golden Kimball

What can God do for a liar who refuses to repent? Can the Lord save him? He can't claim salvation. Baptizing him in water will not settle the trouble, unless you keep him under. — J. Golden Kimball

Some people say a person receives a position in this church through revelation, and others say they get it through inspiration, but I say they get it through relation. If I hadn't been related to Heber C. Kimball I wouldn't have been a damn thing in this church. — J. Golden Kimball

An honest man is in Hell when he is in debt. — J. Golden Kimball

I won't go to Hell for swearing because I repent too damn fast! — J. Golden Kimball

Well, I've almost got the problem licked. I'm eighty now, and in a few more years, I think I'll have it completely under control. (referring to his love of coffee) — J. Golden Kimball