Quote#Truth
[I]t is not always wise to relate all the truth. Even Jesus, the Son…
Quote byJoseph Smith · 1805–1844
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, 392 (27 June 1844).
English (original)
[I]t is not always wise to relate all the truth. Even Jesus, the Son of God, had to refrain from doing so, and had to restrain His feelings many times for the safety of Himself and His followers, and had to conceal the righteous purposes of His heart in relation to many things pertaining to His Father's kingdom.
— Joseph Smith
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