David O. McKay

"I never make a decision without asking myself, `How will I explain this to the Savior when I meet him?"
David O. McKay

Brigham Young

I feel like a father with a great family of children around me, in a winter storm, and I am looking with calmness confidence, and patience, for the clouds to break and the sun to shine, so that I can run out and plant and sow and gather in the corn, and wheat and say, Children, come home, winter is approaching again and I have homes and wood and flour and meal and meat and potatoes and squash and onions and cabbages and all things in abundance, and I am ready to kill the fatted calf and make a joyful feast to all who will come and partake.
Brigham Young February 1847

Thomas S. Monson

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President Thomas S. Monson

“It would be easy to become discouraged and cynical about the future—or even fearful of what might come—if we allow ourselves to dwell only on that which is wrong in the world and in our lives. Today, however, I’d like us to turn our thoughts and our attitudes away from the troubles around us and to focus instead on our blessings as members of the Church. The Apostle Paul declared, “God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” “None of us makes it through this life without problems and challenges—and sometimes tragedies and misfortunes, After all, in large part we are here to learn and grow from such events in our lives. We know that there are times when we will suffer, when we will grieve, and when we will be saddened. However, we are told, “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.” “How might we have joy in our lives, despite all that we may face? Again from the scriptures: “Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.” “I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in the world that can defeat us.” “My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.” “I declare that God lives and that He hears and answers our prayers. His Son, Jeus Christ, is our Savior and Redeemer. Heaven’s blessings await us. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.” (“Be of Good Cheer,” Ensign, May 2009, pp. 89-92).

President Gordon B. Hinckley

“I do not know what we did in the preexistence to merit the wonderful blessings we enjoy. We have come to earth in this great season in the long history of mankind. It is a marvelous age, the best of all. As we reflect on the plodding course of mankind, from the time of our first parents, we cannot help feel grateful.” (“Living in the Fulness of Times,” Ensign, November 2001, p. 4).

Thomas S. Monson

“Along your pathway of life you will observe that you are not the only traveler. There are others who need your help. There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save.” ― Thomas S. Monson

Spencer W. Kimball

"Yes the devil is decidedly a person. He is also clever and trained. With thousands of years of experience behind him he has become superbly efficient and increasingly determined... In fact even more experienced adults cannot afford to be sure of their resistence to Satan."--Spencer W. Kimball

Heber J. Grant

I beliieve when we determine within our hearts that by and with the blessings of God our Heavenly Father we will accomplish a certain labor, God gives the ability to accomplish that labor; but when we lay down, when we become discouraged, when we look at the top of the mountain and say it is impossible to climb to the summit, while we never make an effort it will never be accomplished.--Heber J. Grant (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant (2002), 37 (emphasis added by me)

Spencer W. Kimball

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“Jesus said several times, “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do,” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.”
― Spencer W. Kimball

Thomas S. Monson

"It's so easy to take others for granted, until that day when they're gone from our lives and we are left with feelings of 'what if' and if only'.. Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey and share our love with friends and family. One day, each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is most important." •President Thomas S. Monson

Thomas S. Monson

“Remember that faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time.” (From To The Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson By Heidi S. Swinton. Page vii).