“I recall the statement of Charles Malik: ‘In this fearful age it is not enough to be happy and prosperous and secure yourselves … you must have a message to proclaim to others; you must mean something in terms of ideas and attitudes and fundamental outlook on life; and this something must vibrate with relevance to all conditions of men.’ (Successful Leadership, p. 5.)”
Gordon B. Hinckley, Ensign, Aug 1988, 2–5
“If you do not magnify your callings, God will hold you responsible for those you might have saved, had you done your duty.”
John Taylor as quoted by Thomas S. Monson, Liahona, Nov 2002, 53–56
“We have been persecuted, we have been afflicted, and we have passed through serious trials in our day; but the Lord has carried us through all these things.”
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, 217
“[Liberty] consists not in doing what one likes to do, but in doing what one ought to do.”
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay, 205
“In the Master’s service, you will come to know and love Him. You will, if you persevere in prayer and faithful service, begin to sense that the Holy Ghost has become a companion.”
Henry B. Eyring, Liahona, May 2004, 16–19
“Our opportunities to give of ourselves are indeed limitless, but they are also
perishable. There are hearts to gladden. There are kind words to say. There are
gifts to be given. There are deeds to be done. There are souls to be saved.”
Thomas S. Monson, Liahona, Jan 2002, 68–71
“Every act of assistance rendered by you, through the knowledge that you
possess, to aid one of your fellows, gives you greater ability to aid the next one.”
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, 139
“Some may feel that they have conscientiously sought the Spirit in the task of
finding ancestral information without success and therefore attribute their lack of
success to insufficient faith. If you have felt this way, I suggest patience. Give the
Lord time. Have faith that in His due time, all of the information you need will
become available. But in the meantime, ask the Lord to direct your attention to
other ancestors whose information is more accessible.”
David B. Haight, Ensign, May 1993, 23
“Every kind word spoken gives you greater ability to speak another.”
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, 139
“The restored gospel not only teaches us why we must be tested, but it makes clear to us what the test is. The Prophet Joseph Smith gave us an explanation. By revelation, he was able to record words spoken at the Creation of the world. They are about us, those of the spirit children of our Heavenly Father who would come into mortality. Here are the words: ‘And we will prove them herewith, to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them.’ [Abr. 3:25.] That explanation helps us understand why we face trials in life. They give us the opportunity to prove ourselves faithful to God.” Henry B. Eyring, Liahona, May 2004, 16–19