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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEY
GORDON B. HINCKLEY
Gordon B. Hinckley on genius
Gordon B. Hinckley74 quotes“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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Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley Gratitude is a sign of maturity, Where there is appreciation: there is also courtesy and concern for the rights and property of others.
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley I hope you are reading to your children, out loud. That’s much better than watching television, much better. They won’t get very much out of television except some bad thoughts.
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
Gordon B. HinckleyGordon B. Hinckley If you go to bed at 10:00 and get up by 6:00 A.M., things will work out for you.
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.
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