Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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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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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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Some pass their days as though suffering a deep sadness they cannot name. Others are unhappy because life didn't turn out the way they thought it would.
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God's commandments are not given to limit or punish us.
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When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father's children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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The responsibility to do missionary work rests with every member of the Church.
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We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?
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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 remember when I was young, there was an older boy who was physically and mentally disabled. He had a speech impediment and walked with difficulty. The boys used to make fun of him. They teased and taunted him until sometimes he would cry.
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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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During my life I have heard many sermons on the Resurrection. I can recite the events of that first Easter Sunday. I have marked in my scriptures passages regarding the Resurrection.
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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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Prophets have no other purpose, no other mission except to serve God.
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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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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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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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Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!
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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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Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.
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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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Lying, stealing, and cheating are commonplace.
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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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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.