“There is only one Source whence men obtain wisdom, and that is God, the Fountain of all wisdom; and though men may claim to make their discoveries by their own wisdom, by meditation and reflection, they are indebted to our Father in Heaven for all”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, 193

“Said Elder John A. Widtsoe: ‘The troubles of the world may largely be laid at the doors of those who are neither hot nor cold; who always follow the line of least resistance; whose timid hearts flutter at taking sides for truth. As in the great Council in the heavens, so in the Church of Christ on earth, there can be no neutrality.’’

Ezra Taft Benson, General Conference, April 1965

“… If our hearts are fixed with proper intent upon serving God and keeping His commandments, what will be the fruits of it? What will be the result? Men will be full of the spirit of forgiveness, of charity, of mercy, of love unfeigned. They will not seek occasion against each other; nor will they take advantage of the weak, the unwary, or the ignorant; but they will regard the rights of the ignorant, of the weak, of those who are dependent and at their mercy, as they do their very own; they will hold the liberties of their fellow-men as sacred as their own liberties; they will prize the virtue, honor and integrity of their neighbors and brothers just as they would appreciate and prize and hold sacred their own.”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, 425

“Parental example is the greatest method of teaching youth what they must do to gain the promised blessings from the Lord... They must carefully consider the consequences and the effect their teaching and example will have on the children who have been entrusted to their care.”

N. Eldon Tanner, Ensign, Aug 1981, 2

“In life we all have our times of testing and growth. These trials are necessary. They are growth experiences. Though they are times of deep anguish and suffering, they are also times to draw near to God. The suffering of the Savior in Gethsemane was without question the greatest that has ever come to mankind, yet out of it came the greatest good in the promise of eternal life.”

James E. Faust, Ensign, Feb 1998, 2

“All of the attention given to our youth, all of the programs, all we do for them, will be incomplete unless we teach them the purpose of the Restoration. The keys of the priesthood were restored and the sealing authority revealed and temples built to tie the generations together. From ancient times through all the revelations runs that eternal, golden thread, ‘Turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers’ (Mal. 4:6).”

Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, May 2003, 82

"Set your goals-without goals you can't measure your progress. But don't become frustrated if the victories don't come quickly or easily. Remind yourself that striving can be more important than arriving. If you are striving for excellence-if you are trying your best day by day with the wisest use of your time and energy to reach realistic goals-you are a success, and you can feel proud of your accomplishments."

Marvin J. Ashton, Ensign, Feb 1993, 64

“We must be careful not to underestimate the capacity of children to read and to understand the word of God.”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Nov 2000, 64–66

“Teach the children, give them the learning of the world and the things of God; elevate their minds, that they may not only understand the earth we walk upon, but the air we breathe, the water we drink, and all the elements pertaining to the earth”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, 193

“I should like to speak about the battle that each of us has to wage within ourselves...We need to strengthen the good within us and to overcome the temptations of Satan. The direction finder is sure. Alma tells us, ‘Whatsoever is good cometh from God, and whatsoever is evil cometh from the devil.’”

James E. Faust, Ensign, Nov 2000, 44–46

"I do not want you to think for a moment that the religion of Jesus Christ is burdensome or heavy upon you. Not so. God has said, ‘My yoke is easy and my burden is light.' [Matthew 11:30.] It is redemption from sin."

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, 425

"If you cross to the devil's side of the line one inch, you are in the tempter's power, and if he is successful, you will not be able to think or even reason properly, because you will have lost the spirit of the Lord."

George Albert Smith, Sharing the Gospel with Others, ed. Preston Nibley (1948), 43

"When we make up our minds, as did Joshua of old, that we will serve God this day, and from this day henceforth we will serve Him and keep His commandments, then we are beginning to be able to divide the darkness from the light, the good from the evil, the right from the wrong, that which is pure from that which is impure; and from that moment your desire for good will grow stronger and stronger, and you will become more proficient in doing good and in accomplishing the purposes of God, in overcoming your own weaknesses"

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, 425

“Live clean, keep the commandments of the Lord, pray to Him constantly to preserve you in truth and righteousness, live as you pray, and then whatever betides you the Lord will be with you and nothing will happen to you that will not be to the honor and glory of God and to your salvation and exaltation. There will come into your hearts from the living of the pure life you pray for, a joy that will pass your powers of expression or understanding. The Lord will be always near you; He will comfort you; you will feel His presence in the hour of your greatest tribulation; He will guard and protect you to the full extent that accords with His all-wise purpose.”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, 173

“Throughout the ages God has revealed his will to man through his prophets, and when the people have followed the prophet, they have been blessed and prospered. We should be grateful for the principle of revelation and accept the word of the Lord without having to wait for science to prove its truthfulness.”

N. Eldon Tanner, Ensign, Aug 1981, 2

“A home is much more than a house. A house is built of lumber, brick, and stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. A house can be a home, and a home can be a heaven when it shelters a family.”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Nov 2000, 64–66

“Could we live to the age of Methuselah … and spend our lives in searching after the principles of eternal life, we would find, when one eternity had passed to us, that we had been but children thus far, babies just commencing to learn the things which pertain to the eternities of the Gods”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, 193

“Carefully nurture every feeling of gratitude, no matter how small. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is much like caring for the seed of faith. If we nourish the first tiny sprout, in time it will grow into a beautiful and fruitful tree (see Alma 32:27–37). I find that when I first become aware of a blessing, I can strengthen my feeling of gratitude if I immediately express my
thanks.”

Carolyn Wright, Tambuli, Nov 1994, 11

“A quality person will not be offended. In life there is no time for being hurt. There should be no time to be petty. A wise person will focus on principles of optimism and hope.”

Marvin J. Ashton, Ensign, Feb 1993, 64

“Let us make certain there is oil in our own lamps. Let us live our lives so we can have the gift of the Holy Ghost operating evermore constantly in our lives.”

Spencer W. Kimball, Tambuli, Dec 1977, 1

"Those who stand firm, steadfast, and immovable are given great inner hidden powers and unseen strengths."

James E. Faust, Ensign, Feb. 1982, 71

“Sometimes the Lord hopefully waits on his children to act on their own, and when they do not, they lose the greater prize, and the Lord will either drop the entire matter and let them suffer the consequences or else he will have to spell it out in greater detail. Usually, I fear, the more he has to spell it out, the smaller is our reward.”

Ezra Taft Benson, General Conference, April 1965

"When you push against the boundaries of experience into the twilight of the unknown, the Lord will strengthen you. The beauty of your eternal soul will begin to unfold."

Richard G. Scott, Ensign, Nov. 2003, 41

“Have all things been revealed? No. Has God yet other things to reveal to His children? Yes, many; but we are not yet prepared for any greater light than has come; for where much is given much is required; and much has already been given to us, and God requires more of us to-day than we give Him”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, 425

“As important as are all other principles of the gospel, it was the freedom issue which determined whether you received a body. To have been on the wrong side of the freedom issue during the war in heaven meant eternal damnation. How then can Latter-day Saints expect to be on the wrong side in this life and escape the eternal consequences? The war in heaven is raging on earth today. The issues are the same: ‘Shall men be compelled to do what others claim is for their best welfare’ or will they heed the counsel of the prophet and preserve their freedom?”

Ezra Taft Benson, General Conference, April 1965

“Some people wear masks of decency and outward righteousness but live lives of deception believing that...they can live a double life and never be found out. James said, ‘A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”

James E. Faust, Ensign, Nov 2000, 44–46

“If you live so as to possess the Holy Ghost, … you will at once see the difference between the wisdom of men and the wisdom of God, and you can weigh things in the balance and estimate them at their true worth”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, 193

“The Lord said, ‘Look unto me in every thought’ (D&C 6:36). Looking unto the Lord in every thought is the only possible way we can be the manner of men and women we ought to be.”

Ezra Taft Benson, New Era, Apr 1994, 4

“Earnest, honest, and sincere prayer to God is worth more to you than all I can say or write.”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, 173

“The need for personal dedication and recommitment is essential in today’s society.”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Nov 2000, 64–66

“As you strive to become a quality person, commune daily with your Heavenly Father who knows you best of all. He knows your talents, your strengths, and your weaknesses. You are here on the earth at this time to develop and refine these characteristics. I promise you He will help you. He is aware of your needs. He is aware of your unanswered prayers.”

Marvin J. Ashton, Ensign, Feb 1993, 64