Criticism and pessimism destroy families, undermine institutions of all kinds, defeat nearly everyone, and spread a shroud of gloom over entire nations.
GORDON B. HINCKLEYTrue love is not so much a matter of romance as it is a matter of anxious concern for the well-being of one’s companion.
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That which comes easily departs easily. That which comes of struggle remains.
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The 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.
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Father forgive us, for we do not what we know.
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A truly educated man never ceases to learn.
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You are doing the best you can, and that best results in good to yourself and to others. Do not nag yourself with a sense of failure. Get on your knees and ask for the blessings of the Lord;then stand on your feet and do what you are asked to do.
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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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If you do not choose the kingdom of God, it does not matter what you choose instead.
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In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.
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Limitless is your potential. Magnificent is your future.
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He who lives only unto himself withers and dies, while he who forgets himself in the service of others grows and blossoms.
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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.
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Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we’ll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain.
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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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The cause of most of man’s unhappiness is sacrificing what he wants most for what he wants now.
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Live today as if you were going to live forever, for you surely shall.
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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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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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Look for the Sunlight through the Clouds.
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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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Do not let fear overcome your efforts.
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Work will cure your grief. Serve others.
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Life is to be enjoyed, not endured.
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Love is like the North Star. In a changing world, it’s always constant.
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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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The course of our lives is not determined by great, awesome decisions. Our direction is set by the little day-to-day choices which chart the track on which we run.
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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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