He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty” – Lao-tsu One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
BOYD K. PACKERThere is also an age-old excuse: “The devil made me do it.” Not so! He can deceive you and mislead you, but he does not have the power to force you or anyone else to transgress or to keep you in transgression.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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Christ’s mercy is the mighty healer; even to the wounded innocent.
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The purest, most beautiful and appealing experiences of life: romance, love, marriage, and parenthood.
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The idea that life began with mortal birth is preposterous. There is no way to explain life if you believe that.
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When some unworthy thought pushes into your mind, replace it with your delete key. Worthy music is powerful and can help you control your thoughts.
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We are not obedient because we are blind, we are obedient because we can see
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Devotion to the family and devotion to the Church are not different and separate things.
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It is in the ordinances of the temple that we are placed under covenant to Him….[If] we will enter into our covenants without reservation or apology, the Lord will protect us. We will receive inspiration sufficient for the challenges of life.
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Family time is sacred time and should be protected and respected.
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Tolerance is a virtue, but like all virtues, when exaggerated, it transforms itself into a vice. We need to be careful of the “tolerance trap” so that we are not swallowed up in it.
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There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother.
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Some worry endlessly over missions that were missed, or marriages that did not turn out, or babies that did not arrive, or children that seem lost, or dreams unfulfilled, or because age limits what they can do.
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Take hold of your life and order yourself to be valiant.
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Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
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I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough….Some needlessly carry a heavy burden of guilt which could be removed through confession and repentance.
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I do not think it pleases the Lord when we worry because we think we never do enough or that what we do is never good enough.
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