Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.
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This I have observed: There are no language barriers in the Church. There is a mighty power that transcends the power of messages conveyed by words alone, and this is the power of messages communicated by the Spirit to our hearts.
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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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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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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.
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Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from Him.
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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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Patience with family members and others who are close to us is vital for us to have happy homes.
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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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In my younger days, I loved to run. Although it may be hard for you to believe it, I did. And I did win a few races.
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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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The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.
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Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.
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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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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.