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. HINCKLEYThe 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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That which comes easily departs easily. That which comes of struggle remains.
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Dishonesty of any kind will create a blemish.
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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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Try a little harder to be a little better.
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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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Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.
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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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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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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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By and large, I have come to see that if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves.
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Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work.
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Work will cure your grief. Serve others.
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Our lives are the only meaningful expression of what we believe and in Whom we believe. And the only real wealth, for any of us, lies in our faith.
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In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.
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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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Father forgive us, for we do not what we know.
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Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others.
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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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The truest mark of your success in life will be the quality of your marriage.
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Good books are as friends, willing to give to us if we are willing to make a little effort.
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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 can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. It’s your choice
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Love is like the North Star. In a changing world, it’s always constant.
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Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.
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Be believing, be happy, don’t get discouraged. Things will work out.
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As you walk the road of life, be careful of your friends. They can make you or break you.
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