Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
BOYD K. PACKERNo teaching is equal, more spiritually rewarding, or more exalting than that of a mother teaching her children.
More Boyd K. Packer Quotes
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The first gift that Adam and Eve received was agency: ‘Thou mayest choose for thyself, for it is given unto thee’ (Moses 3:17).
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Some things that are true are not very useful.
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I’ve learned the power of the dictum, “Early to bed, early to rise.” When I’m under pressure, you won’t find me burning the midnight oil. I’d much rather be in bed early and getting up in the wee hours of the morning.
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Mature love has a bliss not even imagined by newlyweds.
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In or out of marriage, abortion is not an individual choice. At a minimum, three lives are involved.
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Everything that I have learned from the revelations and from life convinces me that there is time and to spare for you to carefully prepare for a long life.
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No teaching is equal, more spiritually rewarding, or more exalting than that of a mother teaching her children.
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If you are burdened with depressing feelings of guilt or disappointment, of failure or shame, there is a cure.
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The flak is always the heaviest closest to the target
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One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.
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The gift of the Holy Ghost operates equally with men, women, and even little children. It is within this wondrous gift and power that the spiritual remedy to any problem can be found.
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You always hold the key of repentance to unlock the prison door. If they throw the word diversity at you, grab hold of it and say, “I am already diverse, and I intend to stay diverse.”
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I know that God is our Father. He introduced His Son, Jesus Christ, to Joseph Smith. I declare to you that I know that Jesus is the Christ. I know that He lives. He was born in the meridian of time.
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What a wonderful time to be young. You will see events in your lifetime that will test your courage and extend your faith. If you will face the sunlight of truth, the shadows of discouragement and sin and error will fall behind you. You must never give up!
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Seek worthy companions. Attend church faithfully. Never fail daily to seek for help through prayer. And I promise you that the way will be easier and you shall have a composure of mind and a confident attitude toward life and the future.
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