He who lives only unto himself withers and dies, while he who forgets himself in the service of others grows and blossoms.
GORDON B. HINCKLEYThe major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.
More Gordon B. Hinckley Quotes
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Father forgive us, for we do not what we know.
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Love is like the North Star. In a changing world, it’s always constant.
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Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others.
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Keep your families close together, and love and honor your children.
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If you do not choose the kingdom of God, it does not matter what you choose instead.
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The truest mark of your success in life will be the quality of your marriage.
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Look for the Sunlight through the Clouds.
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Our lives are the only meaningful expression of what we believe and in Whom we believe. And the only real wealth, for any of us, lies in our faith.
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As you walk the road of life, be careful of your friends. They can make you or break you.
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You can’t plow a field simply by turning it over in your mind.
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There are four pillars to a happy marriage: respect one another as individuals; (give) soft answers; (practice)financial honesty; (conduct) family prayer.
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The singing of hymns and the rendition of selections from the great sacred oratorios by ward choirs all enhance the spirit of worship.
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You are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others.
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Dishonesty of any kind will create a blemish.
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If Life Gets Too Hard To Stand, Kneel.
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Criticism and pessimism destroy families, undermine institutions of all kinds, defeat nearly everyone, and spread a shroud of gloom over entire nations.
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We seldom get into trouble when we speak softly. It is only when we raise our voices that the sparks fly and tiny molehills become great mountains of contention.
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Never assume that you can make it alone. You need the help of the Lord. Never hesitate to get on your knees in some private place and speak with Him.
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It is good to look to the past to gain appreciation for the present and perspective for the future.
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Women who make a house a home make a far greater contribution to society than those who command large armies or stand at the head of impressive corporations.
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Gratitude creates the most wonderful feeling. It can resolve disputes. It can strengthen friendships. And it makes us better men and women.
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You must ask for God’s help. After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again.
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Try a little harder to be a little better.
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You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. It’s your choice
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We’ve got to have a little humor in our lives. You had better take seriously that which should be taken seriously but, at the same time, we can bring in a touch of humor now and again. If the time ever comes when we can’t smile at ourselves, it will be a sad time.
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I challenge every one of you who can hear me to rise to the divinity within you. Do we really realize what it means to be a child of God, to have within us something of the divine nature?
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