Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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President Eyring is a wise, learned, and spiritual man.
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Wayward, disobedient children cause their parents grief and anxiety.
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Inordinate desire for material possessions can become an obsession that consumes our thoughts, drains our resources, and leads to unhappiness.
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To be without guile is to be free of deceit, cunning, hypocrisy, and dishonesty in thought or action.
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Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life.
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Some of the happiest people I know have none of the things the world insists are necessary for satisfaction and joy.
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The Lord is well aware of our mortality. He knows our weaknesses. He understands the challenges of our everyday lives. He has great empathy for the temptations of earthly appetites and passions.
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Remember this: debt is a form of bondage. It is a financial termite.
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The Holy Ghost will warn us of danger, and it will inspire us to help others in need.
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My parents were hardworking. They made every penny stretch as far as possible. That was probably the major reason everything they gave me was always two or three sizes too large.
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Pondering, which means to weigh mentally, to deliberate, to meditate, can achieve the opening of the spiritual eyes of one's understanding.
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Sin may result from activities that begin innocently or that are perfectly legitimate in moderation, but in excess they can cause us to veer from the straight and narrow path to our destruction.
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Work is therapy for the soul.
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Imagine for a moment the result if everyone were to love one another as Jesus loves his disciples. We would have no bickering, quarreling, strife, or contention in our homes. We would not offend or insult one another either verbally or in any other way. We would not have unnecessary litigation over small matters.
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Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.
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My parents taught me to react quickly when temptation comes and to say 'No!' instantly and emphatically. I recommend that same counsel to you. Avoid temptations.
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Gauchos are like cowboys in the United States.