Emma. G > Emma.'s Quotes

“In many places it is literally not safe physically for youngsters to go to school. And in many schools, and its becoming almost generally true, it is spiritually unsafe to attend public schools. Look back over the history of education to the turn of the century and the beginning of the educational philosophies, pragmatism and humanism were the early ones, and they branched out into a number of other philosophies which have led us now into a circumstance where our schools are producing the problems that we face.”
― Boyd K. Packer

“Happiness is inseparably connected with decent, clean behavior. ”
― Boyd K. Packer

“He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty" - Lao-tsu
One who can control his thoughts has conquered himself.”
― Boyd K. Packer

“Happiness will depend on what each of us does with what each has, what we learn from what we do, and what we do thereafter.”
― Boyd K. Packer

“Those who choose, conduct, present, and accompany the music may influence the spirit of reverence ... more than a speaker does.”
― Boyd K. Packer

“No one of us can survive in the world of today, much less what it will become, without personal inspiration. ”
― Boyd K. Packer

“A testimony is a testimony, and it should be respected, whether it is small or large.”
― Boyd K. Packer

“Reverence invites Revelation”
― Boyd K. Packer

“The study of doctrine and the teaching of doctrine will change behavior more than the study of behavior will change behavior.”
― Boyd K. Packer

“You are here on earth for a divine purpose. It is not to be endlessly entertained or to be constantly in full pursuit of pleasure. You are here to be tried, to prove yourself so that you can receive the additional blessings God has for you. . . some blessings will be delivered in this life; others will come beyond the veil. The Lord is intent on your personal growth and development. That progress is accelerated when you willingly allow Him to lead you through every growth experience you encounter, whether initially it be to your individual liking or not.”
― Richard G. Scott

“Set aside those things that don't really matter and do something with eternal consequences.”
― Richard G. Scott

“The best way to make a permanent change for good is to make Jesus Christ your model and His teachings your guide for life.”
― Richard G. Scott

“Be grateful that your righteous life molds you so that you don’t fit where you don’t belong”
― Richard G. Scott

“Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everylasting benefit.”
― Richard G. Scott

“To exercise faith is to trust that the Lord knows what he is doing with you and that He can accomplish it for your eternal good even though you cannot understand how He can possibly do it...Your Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son love you perfectly.”
― Richard G. Scott

“It really does no good to ask questions that reflect opposition to the will of God. Rather ask, What am I to do? What am I to learn from this experience? What am I to change? Whom am I to help? How can I remember my many blessings in times of trial? Wiling sacrifice of deeply held personal desires in favor of the will of God is very hard to do. Yet, when you pray with real conviction, "Please let me know Thy will" and "May Thy will be done," you are in the strongest position to receive the maximum help from your Heavenly Father.”
― Richard G. Scott

“I share a warning. Satan is extremely good at blocking spiritual communication by inducing individuals, through temptation, to violate the laws upon which spiritual communication is founded. With some, he is able to convince them that they are not able to receive such guidance from the Lord.”
― Richard G. Scott

“We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.”
― Richard G. Scott

“Your peace of mind, your assurance of answers to vexing problems, your ultimate joy depend upon your trust in Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.”
― Richard G. Scott

“Your agency, the right to make choices, is not given so that you can get what you want. This divine gift is provided so that you will choose what your Father in Heaven wants for you. That way He can lead you to become all that He intends you to be.”
― Richard G. Scott

“When you trust in the Lord, when you are willing to let your heart and your mind be centered in His will, when you ask to be led by the Spirit to do His will, you are assured of the greatest happiness along the way and the most fulfilling attainment from this mortal experience. If you question everything you are asked to do, or dig in your heels at every unpleasant challenge, you make it harder for the Lord to bless you.”
― Richard G. Scott

“Don’t concentrate on what you don’t have or have lost. The Lord promised the obedient to share all that He possesses with them. You may temporarily lack here, but in the next life, if you prove yourself worthy by living valiantly, a fulness will be your blessing.”
― Richard G. Scott

“Attempt to be creative for the joy it brings… Select something like music, dance, sculpture, or poetry. Being creative will help you enjoy life. It engenders a spirit of gratitude. It develops latent talent, sharpens your capacity to reason, to act, and to find purpose in life. It dispels loneliness and heartache. It gives a renewal, a spark of enthusiasm, and zest for life.”
― Richard G. Scott

“In our search to obtain relief from the stresses of life, may we earnestly seek ways to simplify our lives. May we comply with the inspired counsel and direction the Lord has given us in the great plan of happiness. May we be worthy to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost and follow the guidance of the Spirit as we navigate this mortal journey. May we prepare ourselves to accomplish the ultimate purpose of this mortal test—to return and live with our Heavenly Father.”
― L. Tom Perry

“Choose your love. Love your choice.”
― Thomas S. Monson

“Remember who you are and what God expects you to become.”
― Thomas S. Monson

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

“Youth need less critics and more models.”
― 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

“The good you have done, the kind words you have spoken, the love you have shown to others, can never be fully measured.”
― Thomas S. Monson