Ezra Taft Benson Quotes
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We should confess His hand in all things. Ingratitude is one of our great sins.
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For years we have heard of the role the Elders could play in saving the Constitution from total destruction. But how can the Elders be expected to save it if they have not studied it and are not sure if it is being destroyed or what is destroying it.
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One sure way we can determine whether we are on the strait and narrow path is that we will possess the Spirit of the Lord in our lives. Having the Holy Ghost brings forth certain fruits. . . . The most important thing in our lives is the Spirit. I have always felt that. We must remain open and sensitive to the promptings of the Holy Ghost in all aspects of our lives.
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Retirement from work has depressed many a man and hastened his death.
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We must be devoted to sound principles in word and deed: principle above party, principle above pocketbook, principle above popularity.
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What does it mean to love someone with all your heart? It means to love with all your emotional feelings and with all your devotion. Surely when you love your wife with all your heart, you cannot demean her, criticize her, find fault with her, or abuse her by words, sullen behavior, or actions.
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It is a truism that children need more of Mother than of money.
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First, we should become informed about communism, about socialism, and about Americanism. What better way can one become informed than by first studying the inspired words of the prophets and using that as a foundation; against which to test all other material. This is in keeping with the Prophet Joseph Smith's motto, "When the Lord commands, do it."
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Have good associates or don't associate at all. Be careful in the selection of your friends. If in the presence of certain persons you are lifted to nobler heights, you are in good company. But if your friends or associates encourage base thoughts, then you had best leave them.
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The Lord is pleased with every effort, even the tiny, daily ones in which we strive to be more like Him.
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Making decisions is probably the most important thing people ever do. Nothing happens until someone makes a decision.
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How vital are mother’s influence and teaching in the home-and how apparent when neglected!
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Families must spend more time together in work and recreation.
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No society will long survive without mothers who care for their young and provide that nurturing care so essential for their normal development.
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I would rather say whoa to a leader than gittie up.
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Essentially, pride is a 'my will' rather than 'thy will' approach to life.
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With pride, there are many curses. With humility, there come many blessings.
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Those who think clean thoughts do not do dirty deeds.
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In a home where there is an able-bodied husband, he is expected to be the breadwinner.
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If we would truly seek to be more like our Savior and Master, learning to love as He loves should be our highest goal.
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The God of heaven sent some of His choicest spirits to lay the foundation of this government. And he has sent other choice spirits to preserve it.
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While you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and coul the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful.
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A father’s duty is to make his home a place of happiness and joy.