"I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves."

Joseph Smith

(As quoted by John Taylor in the Millennial Star, November 15, 1851, page 339)

"Principles are concentrated truth, packaged for application to a wide variety of circumstances. A true principle makes decisions clear even under the most confusing and compelling circumstances. It is worth great effort to organize the truth we gather to simple statements of principle."

Richard G. Scott

(from his book 21 Principles)

"Orthodoxy ensures balance between the gospel's powerful and correct principles. In the body of gospel doctrine, not only are justice and mercy "fitly joined together [for] effectual working," but so is everything else! But the gospel's principles do require synchronization. When pulled apart from each other or isolated, men's interpretations and implementations of these doctrines may be wild."

Neal A. Maxwell

(April 1993 General Conference - Behold, the Enemy is Combined)