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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEY
GORDON B. HINCKLEY
Gordon B. Hinckley on divorce
Gordon B. Hinckley74 quotes“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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Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley In all this world there is no substitute for personal integrity. It includes honor. It includes performance. It includes keeping one’s word. It includes doing what is right regardless of the circumstances
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Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. It’s your choice
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley Be believing, be happy, don’t get discouraged. Things will work out.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley 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?
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley I believe in the principle that I can make a difference in this world. It may be ever so small, but it will count for the greater good.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley Live today as if you were going to live forever, for you surely shall.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley Life is to be enjoyed, not endured.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley We live in a world where knowledge is developing at an ever-accelerating rate. Drink deeply from this ever-springing well of wisdom and human experience.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley If you do not choose the kingdom of God, it does not matter what you choose instead.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley Gratitude creates the most wonderful feeling. It can resolve disputes. It can strengthen friendships. And it makes us better men and women.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley God will always make a way where there is no way.
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