Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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My own great-grandfather suffered so much from asthma that he had to walk a mile or two behind the covered wagons crossing the plains to avoid the dust. However, he always arrived at his destination and did his share of the work.
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Yes, the fullness of the gospel is a pearl of great price worth any effort.
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Modern medicine uses imaging 'windows' such as magnetic resonance imaging scanners to bring into view otherwise unseen vital information that skilled physicians can use for the benefit of their patients.
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Patience with family members and others who are close to us is vital for us to have happy homes.
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We cannot have the fruits of the gospel without its roots.
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The spiritual self of each of us is that part of us that will never grow old, or ill, or die, but it must be nurtured and invigorated!
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There is something about prosperity that brings out the worst in some people.
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If Satan can weaken or destroy the loving relationships among members of families, he can cause more misery and more unhappiness for more people than he could in any other way.
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Great leaders communicate a vision that captures the imagination and fires the hearts and minds of those around them.
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To me, integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being righteous from the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but, more importantly, in our thoughts and in our hearts.
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Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.
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Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years.
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Even when we make mistakes, we hope others will love us in spite of our shortcomings - even if we don't deserve it.
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'Success' is a seductive word. Thousands of books have been written on the subject. They promise money, freedom, leisure, and luxury.
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The true greatness of a person, in my view, is evident in the way he or she treats those with whom courtesy and kindness are not required.
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My beloved Elisa, my companion and wife, whom I love and revere, is one of the most noble of our Heavenly Father's handmaidens.
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The word 'seek' means to go in search of, try to discover, try to acquire. It requires an active, assertive approach to life.
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Indeed, the world is a better place because there was such a leader as President Gordon B. Hinckley.
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We should always be learning. However, we must be careful not to set aside our faith in the process, because faith actually enhances our ability to learn.
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The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.
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Integrity, a firm adherence to the highest moral and ethical standards, is essential to the life of a true Latter-day Saint.
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In my early teens, I was a janitor. In high school, I got up early to deliver to accounts that required early service.
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The birth of the Savior into mortality is an event of immeasurable significance that occurred almost 2,000 years ago. In much of the world, calendar years are numbered forward and backward from the entire time of His birth.
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For each human being, time is a necessary resource. It can neither be ignored nor changed.