Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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Some feel as though the world is their oyster; others feel as though they were the oyster itself, plucked from the ocean, cracked open, and robbed of all that is precious to them.
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God truly is our Father, the Father of the spirits of all mankind. We are his literal offspring and are formed in his image. We have inherited divine characteristics from him.
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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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Seeing life from an eternal perspective helps us focus our limited mortal energies on the things that matter most.
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We are commanded to seek out those who are lost. We are to be our brother's keeper.
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The most cherished and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love.
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Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!
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Often, parents feel overwhelmed. Many must accomplish the whole job single-handedly while bearing all of the emotional pain of divorce.
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All too often, lotteries only add to the problem of the financially disadvantaged by taking money from them and giving nothing of value in return.
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God's commandments are not given to limit or punish us.
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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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Priesthood quorums teach and assist their members to attain good health, financial stability, and a year's supply of food and clothing. They also teach their members to be self-reliant and to give their time, talents, and means in behalf of the Church, community, and needy.
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I love the German and the Swiss people for their many fine traits of character. I love their language that is so exacting and yet so expressive.
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We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever.
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As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I testify to you this day that the time will come when every one of us will look into the Savior's loving eyes.
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Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.
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My father was truly a great man. I remember one day putting my feet in my father's shoes. I was amazed at the size. Would I ever be big enough to fill his shoes? Could I ever grow into the man my father was? I wondered.
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Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.
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Nets are generally defined as devices for capturing something. In a more narrow but more important sense, we might define a net as anything that entices or prevents us from following the call of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God.
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For individuals to become fully active in the Church, they generally must experience a spiritual conversion and a social integration.
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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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I don't know whether we Church members fully appreciate the Book of Mormon, one of our sacred scriptures, as we really should.
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Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.
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I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many wonderful people from many walks of life. I have known rich and poor, famous and modest, wise and otherwise.