Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
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You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you.
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Bookstore operators tell us that the books which head the bestseller list are books on peace and happiness.
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Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.
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No matter our age, circumstances, or abilities, each one of us can create something remarkable of his life.
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When we are baptized and confirmed, when brethren are ordained to the priesthood, when we go to the temple and receive our endowment, when we enter into the new and everlasting covenant of eternal marriage - in all these sacred ordinances, we make solemn commitments to keep God's commandments.
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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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We have numerous examples of perseverance in the scriptures, in secular history, and in our own experiences.
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Telescopes and microscopes bring to our view the otherwise unseen and unknown.
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Occasionally, family members treat each other with less courtesy and kindness than they do acquaintances or even strangers.
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Some of the choicest blessings of my life have been the close friendships I have experienced over the years. Often, these friendships have been forged in the fires of shared experience.
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Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will.
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is not a religion of mourning and gloom.
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Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.
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The more often we see the things around us - even the beautiful and wonderful things - the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds - even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.
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The Gospels record that nearly everywhere the Savior went, He was surrounded by multitudes of people. Some hoped that He would heal them; others came to hear Him speak. Others came for practical advice. Toward the end of His mortal ministry, some came to mock and ridicule Him and to clamor for His crucifixion.
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Marathon runners set explicit goals.
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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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Love is the beginning, the middle, and the end of the pathway of discipleship. It comforts, counsels, cures, and consoles.
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Through the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord has established His Church once again among men.
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I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.
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I loved my mission in Switzerland and Germany. As I left on the train from Basel, Switzerland, tears flowed down my cheeks because I knew then that my full-time service in the Church had ended.
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A worldwide web of electronic connections now moves data at ever-increasing speed and volume along what we call the information superhighway.
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When we make purchases on credit, they give us only an illusion of prosperity.
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Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.