Following are quotes from Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society: "As women participate in Relief Society, they serve as valiant disciples of Jesus Christ in the work of salvation." — p. 7
"The Relief Society was established by the spirit of inspiration, and has been guided by that spirit [ever since]." — President Joseph Fielding Smith, p. 13
"The Relief Society is not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls." — President Joseph Smith, p. 24
"Relief Society is 'Relief of poverty, relief of illness; relief of doubt, relief of ignorance — relief of all that hinders the joy and progress of woman.' " — Elder John A. Widtsoe of the Quorum of the Twelve, p. 25