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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.

Gordon B. Hinckley

There is nothing that dulls a personality so much as a negative outlook.
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Dull Negative Personality
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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Genius Learning Ordinary People Work World
True 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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Company Love Oneself Romance True
Quiet talk is the language of love. It is the language of peace. It is the language of God.
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God Language Peace Quiet Talk
Gratitude is a sign of maturity, Where there is appreciation: there is also courtesy and concern for the rights and property of others.
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Courtesy Gratitude Maturity Property Right
I know your lives are busy. I know that you have much to do. But I make you a promise that if you will go to the house of the Lord, you will be blessed; life will be better for you.
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Better Blessing Busy Life Live Yourself
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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Greatness Sacred Selection Sing Spirit Worship
Good books are as friends, willing to give to us if we are willing to make a little effort.
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Book Company Effort Friendship Willing
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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Carry Divorce Leadership Possible Privacy True Wisdom
That which comes easily departs easily. That which comes of struggle remains.
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Easy Hard Work Result Struggle Success
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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Design Goodness Man People Power Selfish Woman
I 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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Consequence Empty Program Pursuit Time Wonderful
In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.
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Enjoyment Fun Laughter Live Wisdom
Look for the Sunlight through the Clouds.
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Cloud Hard Time Light Sight Sun
A truly educated man never ceases to learn.
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Education Learning Man True
Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.
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Father Forget God Himself Live Prayer Seek

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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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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