Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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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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Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from Him.
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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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All evils to which so many become addicted begin in the mind and in the way one thinks.
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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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Every day carries with it a responsibility.
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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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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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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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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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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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Everyone has wondered if his or her life will ultimately be a happy one.
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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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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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When the Savior Himself was born, there were troubled times.
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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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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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Wherever I go throughout the world - no matter the language, no matter the culture - I thrill to hear the testimonies of the Saints.
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Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.
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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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Home teaching is an excellent preparation for missionary service.
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The compassion of Christlike friends deeply touches and changes our lives.
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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.