As we continue our thoughts about Father's Day, let us look at these challenging thoughts from one of our greatest Presidents -- a humble man who loved God and country.
"It is difficult to make a man miserable when he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.
In regard to this great Book (the Bible), I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to men. All the good Saviour gave to the world was communicated through this Book. But for it, we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are to be found portrayed in it.
I should be the most presumptuous blockhead upon this God's footstool if for one day I thought I could discharge the duties which have come upon me since I came to this place (the Presidency), without the aid and enlightenment of the One who is stronger and wiser than all others.
Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower when and where I thought a flower would grow.
I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and, if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, to die by. Let every man remember that to violate the law is to trample on the blood of his father, and to tear the charter of his own and his children's liberty."
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