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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEYGo forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.
More Gordon B. Hinckley Quotes
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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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Look for the Sunlight through the Clouds.
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We are creatures of our thinking. We can talk ourselves into defeat or we can talk ourselves into victory.
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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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Criticism and pessimism destroy families, undermine institutions of all kinds, defeat nearly everyone, and spread a shroud of gloom over entire nations.
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No matter how old we become, we can acquire knowledge and use it. We can gather wisdom and profit from it. We can grow and progress and improve-and, in the process, strengthen the lives of those within our circle of influence.
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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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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
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Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work.
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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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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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If you go to bed at 10:00 and get up by 6:00 A.M., things will work out for you.
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Pray for the strength to walk the high road, which at times may be lonely but which will lead to peace and happiness and joy supernal.
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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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Life is to be enjoyed, not endured.
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