Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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For each human being, time is a necessary resource. It can neither be ignored nor changed.
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Husbands, be patient with your wives; and wives, be patient with your husbands. Don't expect perfection. Find agreeable ways to work out the differences that arise.
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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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The most cherished and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love.
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Those who make happiness the chief objective of life are bound to fail, for happiness is a by-product rather than an end in itself.
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We think we own things, but the reality is, our things own us.
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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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Joseph Smith was true to his calling and fulfilled his duty even in the face of severe persecution and great personal sacrifice.
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Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body.
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The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.
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Many in the world are searching, often intensely, for a source of refreshment that will quench their yearning for meaning and direction in their lives. They crave a cool, satisfying drink of insight and knowledge that will soothe their parched souls.
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I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clothing styles, modern music, and use of family cars, listen to them anyway. They have the experience that you lack.
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As society has shifted from an agrarian to an urban structure, the joy and necessity of diligent, hard work have been neglected.
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The Holy Ghost is a personage of Spirit: a separate and distinct member of the Godhead.
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There is no substitute for kindness in the home. This lesson I learned from my father. He always listened to my mother's advice. As a result, he was a better, wiser, and kinder man.
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Charity must become a fundamental state of mind and heart that guides us in all we do.
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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 can easily get our lives out of balance.
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A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.
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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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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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Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.
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God wants us to serve willingly and obediently.
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Fast offerings are used for one purpose only: to bless the lives of those in need.