Hyrum W. Smith > Quotes

“There is no chance, no fate, no destiny that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.”
― Hyrum Smith

“If your self-worth is based on anything other than your relationship with Christ, you are in big trouble.”
― Hyrum W. Smith

“Character, simply stated, is doing what you say you’re going to do.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“Your governing values should be important enough to you that you will invest your time, resources, and energy in making them a fundamental part of your life.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“We want a President of the U. S., not a party President, but a President of the whole people; for a party President disfranchises the opposite party. Have a President who will maintain every man in his rights.

I wish all of you to do all the good you can. We will try and convert the nations into one solid union. I despise the principle that divides the nation into party and faction. I want it to grow up like a green bay tree. Damn the system of splitting up the nation into opposite belligerent parties. Whatever are the rights of men guaranteed by the Constitution of these United States, let them have them. Then, if we were all in union, no one dare attempt to put a warlike foot on our soil.”
― Hyrum Smith

“How we choose to deal with pain is ultimately the measure of who we are and of the success we have in closing our gaps.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“There are events we can't control, but we believe we can. We waste time complaining about the weather, or futilely trying to control or manipulate spouses or employees or our children. Conversely, there are events we can control, but we believe we can't.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management

“You can choose to believe whatever you wish; just remember that your beliefs drive your behavior.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“Unless the belief changes, the behavior will not change.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, You Are What You Believe: Simple Steps to Transform Your Life

“When you cross that chasm so that what you believe to be true merges into what is actually true, you have earned the right to inner peace.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“The only thing you have 100% control over is you.”
― Hyrum Smith

“Addiction is the result of deep, and unmet needs.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, You Are What You Believe: Simple Steps to Transform Your Life

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― Hyrum W. Smith, Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement

“Three years ago, we sold, donated, or discarded over 70% of our family’s possessions. We removed clothes, furniture, decorations, cookware, tools, books, toys, plus anything else we could find in our home that was not immediately useful or beautiful. The result has been a completely transformed life and lifestyle. It is a decision we have never regretted.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement

“Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give. - William A. Ward”
― Hyrum W. Smith, Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement

“The principle on the Belief Window has to change first or the behavior will never change.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, You Are What You Believe: Simple Steps to Transform Your Life

“If your self-worth is dependent on anything external, you are in big trouble.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, You Are What You Believe: Simple Steps to Transform Your Life

“Help others find their way, their own values, and guide them through life’s ups and downs.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“Results take time to measure.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“The third natural law: Growth is the process of changing principles on your Belief Window.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, You Are What You Believe: Simple Steps to Transform Your Life

“The only thing you have 100 percent control over is you.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“When the results of your behavior meet your needs over time, you experience inner peace.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, You Are What You Believe: Simple Steps to Transform Your Life

“Gaps in our lives drain the power needed to make a positive difference in the world.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, The 3 Gaps: Are You Making a Difference?

“When I retired, she told me the problem with retired husbands is that you get twice as much husband but only half as much money. She has a very valid point.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement

“The mind naturally seeks harmony when presented with two opposing principles.”
― Hyrum W. Smith, You Are What You Believe: Simple Steps to Transform Your Life