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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEYI am suggesting that we spend a little less time in idleness, in the fruitless pursuit of watching inane and empty television programs. Time so utilized can be put to better advantage, and the consequences will be wonderful.
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Work will cure your grief. Serve others.
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Live today as if you were going to live forever, for you surely shall.
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Try a little harder to be a little better.
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A truly educated man never ceases to learn.
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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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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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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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It is not wise, or even possible, to divorce private behavior from public leadership…. By its very nature, true leadership carries with it the burden of being an example.
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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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If you do not choose the kingdom of God, it does not matter what you choose instead.
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There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith.
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Limitless is your potential. Magnificent is your future.
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Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work.
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It is imperative that good people, men and women of principle, be involved in the political process; otherwise we abdicate power to those whose designs are almost entirely selfish.
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The cause of most of man’s unhappiness is sacrificing what he wants most for what he wants now.
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