"Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the world's work, and the power to appreciate life." ― Brigham Young From Brigham Young Leader Added on 1/31/2026 About Brigham Young American religious leader who became the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He led Mormon pioneers west and helped establish Salt Lake City. Born: 1801-06-01 Died: 1877-08-29 View all quotes from Brigham Young