Quote by The First Presidency (1936)
Our primary purpose was to set up, insofar as possible, a system under which the curse of idleness would be done away with, the evils of the dole abolished, and independence, industry, thrift, and self-respect be once more established amongst our people. The aim of the Church is to help people to help themselves. Work is to be reenthroned as a ruling principle in the lives of our Church membership.
Author: The First Presidency (1936), Source: Conference Report, October 1936, p. 3. http://speeches.byu.edu...