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Criticism and pessimism destroy families, undermine institutions of all kinds, defeat nearly everyone, and spread a shroud of gloom over entire nations.

Gordon B. Hinckley

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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEY

Carry Divorce Leadership Possible Privacy True Wisdom
Let your first interest be in your home. The baby you hold in your arms will grow quickly as the sunrise and the sunset of the rushing days.
GORDON B. HINCKLEY

Arms Days Home Interest Rush Yourself
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. HINCKLEY

Believe Count Goodness Greatness Principle Small
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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Contribution Enough Goodness Place Presence Yourself
It is good to look to the past to gain appreciation for the present and perspective for the future.
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Future Goodness Past Perspective
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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Better Humor Live Sadness Serious Time Touch
You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.
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Appearance Greatness Investment Sacrifice Yourself
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
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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEY

Best Blessing Failure Result Stand Yourself
The greatest job that any mother will ever do will be in nurturing, teaching, lifting, encouraging and rearing her children in righteousness and truth. None other can adequately take her place.
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Greatness Herself Job Place Right Teaching Truth
Criticism and pessimism destroy families, undermine institutions of all kinds, defeat nearly everyone, and spread a shroud of gloom over entire nations.
GORDON B. HINCKLEY

Criticism Destroy Family Institution Nation
Women who make a house a home make a far greater contribution to society than those who command large armies or stand at the head of impressive corporations.
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Coporation Greatness Home Impression Society Stand Woman
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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Blossom Death Growth Himself Live
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
There are four pillars to a happy marriage: respect one another as individuals; (give) soft answers; (practice)financial honesty; (conduct) family prayer.
GORDON B. HINCKLEY

Family Happiness Marriage Oneself Prayer Respect

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