President Spencer W. Kimball

"Love people, not things; use things, not people. "
— Spencer W. Kimball

"God does watch over us and does notice us, but it usually through someone else that he meets our needs."
— Spencer W. Kimball

"Peace, sweet peace finally comes to men when they humbly yield to the gentle pressure of the Spirit."
— Spencer W. Kimball (Faith Precedes the Miracle)

"Dream beautiful dreams and then work to make those dreams come true."
— Spencer W. Kimball

Different things learned by people of different ages:
Age 9 - I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back.
Age 14 - I've learned that it's easier to stay out of trouble than to get out of trouble.
Age 30 - I've learned that to experience the wonder of life through the eyes of a child is the most rewarding feeling in the world.
Age 42 - I've learned that if your life is free of failures, you're probably not taking enough risks.
Age 51 - I've ;earned that the best and quickest way to appreciate other people is to try and do their job. Age 51 - I've learned that there are no unimportant acts of kindness.
Age 62 - I've ;earned that nothing tastes as good as a vegetable from your own garden.
Age 72 - I've learned to stand up for what you believe.
Age 86 - I've learned to keep looking ahead. There are still so many good books to read, sunsets to see, friends to visit, and old dogs to take for a walk.
Age 88 - I've learned that days are long, but life is short.
Age 92 - I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
~President Spencer W. Kimball

President Thomas S. Monson

"Your mind is a cupboard and you stock the shelves."
— Thomas S. Monson

"Glance backward, look heavenward, reach outward, press onward"
— Thomas S. Monson

"The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it."
— Thomas S. Monson

"Stick to a task 'til it sticks to you. . .for beginners are many, but finishers few."
— Thomas S. Monson

"May I share with you a formula that in my judgment will help you and help me to journey well through mortality... First, fill your mind with truth; second, fill your life with service; and third, fill your heart with love."
--Thomas S. Monson, "Formula for Success," Ensign, Mar. 1996, 2"

"One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important."
— Thomas S. Monson

"When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes."
— Thomas S. Monson

"Find joy in the journey."
— Thomas S. Monson

"Prayer continues to provide power--spiritual power. Prayer continues to provide peace--spiritual peace."
— Thomas S. Monson

President Henry B. Eyring

"God not only loves the obedient - He enlightens them."
— Henry B. Eyring

"We have trials to face because our Heavenly Father loves us. His purpose is to help us qualify for the blessing of living with Him and His Son, Jesus Christ, forever in glory and in families."
— Henry B. Eyring

"You need never be discouraged or afraid. The way through difficulties has always been prepared for you, and you will find it if you exercise faith."
— Henry B. Eyring

We were promised that we would have Jehovah, Jesus Christ, as our Savior and Redeemer. He would assure that we would all be resurrected. And He would make it possible for us to pass the test of life if we exercised faith in Him by being obedient. We shouted for joy at the good news.
-Henry B. Eyring, “Spiritual Preparedness: Start Early and Be Steady,” Ensign, Nov 2005, 37

The Lord doesn't put us through this test just to give us a test: He does it because the process will change us.

-Henry B. Eyring

If you will be humble and ask God what to do, I promise you that he will always prepare a way for your deliverance.

-Henry B. Eyring

President James E. Faust

"I see the light shining in your faces. That light comes from the Lord, and as you radiate that light, it will bless you and many others."
— James E. Faust

"Everything has a price."
— James E. Faust

"May we all be faithful in doing the day-to-day, ordinary things that prove our worthiness, for they will lead us to and qualify us for great things."
— James E. Faust

"Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving."
— James E. Faust

"Everybody in this life has their challenges and difficulties. That is part of our mortal test. The reason for some of these trials cannot be readily understood except on the basis of faith and hope because there is often a larger purpose which we do not always understand. Peace comes through hope."
— James E. Faust

“I would hope that we can load our moral computers with three elements of integrity 1. Dealing justly with oneself. 2. Dealing justly with others. 3. Recognizing the law of the harvest.”
-James E. Faust

President Gordon B. Hinckley

"Life is to be enjoyed, not endured"
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"Try a little harder to be a little better."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"If Life Gets Too Hard To Stand, Kneel."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"You have not failed until you quit trying."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"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."
— Gordon B. Hinckley (Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes)

"Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice"
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"Life is just like an old time rail journey ... delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

"All the BEAUTY in the earth bears the FINGERPRINT of the master creator”

-Gordon B. Hinckley"

Yourself

"God didn't make a mistake when He made you. You need to see yourself as God sees you."
-Joel Osteen

"You were born an original. Don't die a copy." ~John Mason


"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not."
~Andre Gide


"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~Dr. Seuss

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." ~e.e. cummings

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
-Mohandas Gandhi

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up."
-Mark Twain


"Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successfull personality and duplicate it."
-Bruce Lee

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher."
-Oprah Winfrey