Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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We have at our fingertips information that 500 years ago would have made the poorest man a prince.
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Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from Him.
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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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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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God wants us to serve willingly and obediently.
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It is not hard for me to remember when I was in college. I loved many things about college life: I loved learning. I loved the comradery. And I loved football.
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The living prophet and the apostles today are as lighthouses in the storm. Steer towards the light of the restored gospel and the inspired teachings of those who represent the Lord on earth.
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The gift of the Holy Ghost, which is the right to receive the Holy Ghost as a constant companion, is obtained only upon condition of faith in Christ, repentance, baptism by immersion, and the laying on of hands by authorized servants endowed with the Melchizedek Priesthood.
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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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All evils to which so many become addicted begin in the mind and in the way one thinks.
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Every day carries with it a responsibility.
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We know that we are often judged by the company we keep. We know how influential classmates, friends, and other peer groups can be. If any of our companions are prone to be unrighteous in their living, we are better off seeking new associations immediately.
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Everyone has wondered if his or her life will ultimately be a happy one.
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Giant oak trees... have deep root systems that can extend two-and-one-half times their height. Such trees rarely are blown down regardless of how violent the storms may be.
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The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious falsehood.
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There is no limit to the potential of brethren working together in complete brotherhood and selflessness toward spiritual goals. The power of God working through such channels will bring unimaginable blessings to all concerned.
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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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When the Savior Himself was born, there were troubled times.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bears His name. He stands at its head and directs it through His chosen prophets.
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Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning.
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Born of a noble father and a saintly mother, President Hinckley learned as a young boy the truths of the restored gospel from his faithful parents. He came to respect deeply and value highly his pioneer heritage.
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The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.
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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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In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon.