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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEYKeep your families close together, and love and honor your children.
More Gordon B. Hinckley Quotes
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That which comes easily departs easily. That which comes of struggle remains.
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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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Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
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There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith.
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Live today as if you were going to live forever, for you surely shall.
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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 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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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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It is good to look to the past to gain appreciation for the present and perspective for the future.
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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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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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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 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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You must ask for God’s help. After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again.
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A truly educated man never ceases to learn.
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