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.
GORDON B. HINCKLEYFaith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we’ll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain.
More Gordon B. Hinckley Quotes
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You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. It’s your choice
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Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work.
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Gratitude is a sign of maturity, Where there is appreciation: there is also courtesy and concern for the rights and property of others.
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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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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.
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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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Live today as if you were going to live forever, for you surely shall.
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There are four pillars to a happy marriage: respect one another as individuals; (give) soft answers; (practice)financial honesty; (conduct) family prayer.
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Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better.
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There is nothing that dulls a personality so much as a negative outlook.
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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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Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
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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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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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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.
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