"Let us this very day begin anew, and now say, with all our hearts, we will forsake our sins and be righteous."

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, (2007),69-77

"Many people imagine that charity is giving a dollar to somebody; but real, genuine charity is giving love and sympathy, and that is the kind of charity that the apostle had reference to in [the] 13th chapter of First Corinthians. "

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, 147

"...Having 'freedom to' means that we have the potential of making wrong choices. Wrong choices have their merciless consequences, and when they are not stopped and corrected they lead us into misery and pain. Wrong choices, if not corrected, will lead us to the ultimate possible disaster in each person's life: to become separated from our Heavenly Father in the world to come."

F. Enzio Busche, Ensign, Nov 2000, 83-84

"Jesus' teachings help us to have a correct view of life and our circumstances. Sometimes the solution is not to change our circumstance, but to change our attitude about that circumstance and its difficulties so that we see more clearly our opportunities for more abundant service. It has been said that hell is to be frozen in self-pity."

Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, Jul 1978, 3

"Obedience brings peace in decision making. If we have firmly made up our minds to follow the commandments, we will not have to re decide which path to take when temptation comes our way. That is how obedience brings spiritual safety."

James E. Faust, Ensign, May 1999, 45

"As you feel the need to confide in the Lord or to improve the quality of your visits with him . may I suggest a process to follow: go where you can be alone, go where you can think, go where you can kneel, go where you can speak out loud to him. . Now, picture him in your mind's eye. Think to whom you are speaking, control your thoughts-don' t let them wander, address him as your Father and your friend. Now tell him things you really feel to tell him-not trite phrases that have little meaning, but have a sincere, heartfelt conversation with him. Confide in him, ask him for forgiveness, plead with him, enjoy him, thank him, express your love to him, and then listen for his answers."

H. Burke Peterson, Ensign, Jan. 1974, 19

"Unless the way we live draws us closer to our Heavenly Father and to our fellowmen, there will be an enormous emptiness in our lives."

Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, Jul 1978, 3

"Feed your spiritual selves at home, as well as in public places. Let love, and peace, and the Spirit of the Lord, kindness, charity, sacrifice for others, abound in your families. Banish harsh words, envying, hatreds, evil speaking, obscene language and innuendo, blasphemy, and let the Spirit of God take possession of your hearts. Teach to your children these things, in spirit and power, sustained and strengthened by personal practice. Let them see that you are earnest, and practice what you preach."

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, 381

Stick to your task 'til it sticks to you;
Beginners are many, but enders are few.
Honor, power, place and praise
Will come, in time, to the one who stays.
Stick to your task 'til it sticks to you;
Bend at it, sweat at it, smile at it too;
For out of the bend and the sweat and the smile
Will come life's victories, after awhile.

Quoted by Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Oct 1993, 2

"...There is a big difference between mere desire and covenant. When we just desire something, we will work towards achieving it only when convenient. But when we are bound by a sacred covenant, like baptism, we are learning to overcome all obstacles through obedience, and in so doing we will be blessed with the presence of the Spirit and therefore eventually with achievement. We are beginning to become alive as we take, knowingly, full responsibility for our own life and as we stop blaming circumstances. "

F. Enzio Busche, Ensign, Nov 2000, 83-84