“Let wisdom be sown in your hearts, and let it bring forth aountiful harvest. It is more profitable to you than all the gold and silver and other riches of earth.”

Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, 193

“There is nothing that we are enduring that Jesus does not understand”

Robert D. Hales, Ensign, May 1998, 75

“The fellowship of true friends who can hear you out, share your joys, help carry your burdens, and correctly counsel you is priceless.”

Ezra Taft Benson, Tambuli, Mar 1987, 2

“Let us shed any thought of failure. Let us discard any habit that may hinder. Let us seek; let us obtain the prize prepared for all, even exaltation in the celestial kingdom of God.”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Oct 1993, 2

“God has a specific plan for your life. He will reveal parts of that plan to you as you look for it with faith and consistent obedience. His Son has made you free not from the consequences of your acts, but free to make choices.”

Richard G. Scott, Liahona, May 2004, 100–102

“We all need to feel appreciated. An American industrialist, Charles M. Schwab, said, ‘I have yet to find a man, whatever his situation in life, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approvalthan he ever would do under a spirit of criticism’ (Richard Evans’ Quote Book [1971], 171). When we express appreciation and approval, we increase the confidence of others in us and encourage them to excel.”

The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B, 303

“Dwelling in the world is part of our mortal test. The challenge is to live in the world yet not partake of the world’s temptations which will lead us away from our spiritual goals. When one of us gives up and succumbs to the wiles of the adversary, we may lose more than our own soul. Our surrender could cause the loss of souls who respect us in this generation. Our capitulation to temptation could affect children and families for generations to come.”

Robert D. Hales, Ensign, May 1998, 75

“Sometimes in the deepest darkness there is no external light only an inner light to guide and to reassure.”

Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, Nov 1994, 34

“There is no resting place along the path called faithfulness. The trek is constant, and no lingering is allowed. It must not be expected that the road of life spreads it self in an unobstructed view before the person starting his journey. He must anticipate coming upon forks and turnings in the road. But he cannot hope to reach his desired journey’s end if he thinks aimlessly about whether to go east or west. He must make decisions purposefully.”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Oct 1993, 2

“To press on in noble endeavors, even while surrounded by a cloud of depression, will eventually bring you out on top into the sunshine.”

Ezra Taft Benson, Tambuli, Mar 1987, 2

“Exaltation is an eternal family experience, and it is our mortal familyexperiences that are best suited to prepare us for it.”

Dallin H. Oaks, Ensign, Nov 2000, 32–34

“Be patient. As Robert Frost said, with many things the only way out is through. Keep moving. Keep trying.”

Jeffrey R. Holland, However Long and Hard the Road, September 2002

“The gospel offers us not only the prospect of eternal life, but provides us a whole way of life in mortality. Where as so many in the world see death as the end and the loss of hope, we testify to the reality of the resurrection. Just as immortality and eternal life stand in such sharp contrast to the world’s lack of purpose, so the righteous way of life stands in sharp contrast to the ways of the world.”

Spencer W. Kimball, Tambuli, Dec 1977, 1

“God’s eternal purpose is for you to be successful in this mortal life. No matter how wicked the world becomes, you can earn that blessing. Seek and be attentive to the personal guidance given to you through the Holy Spirit. Continue to be worthy to receive it. Reach out to others who stumble and are perplexed, not certain of what path to follow. Your security is in God your Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.”

Richard G. Scott, Liahona, May 2004, 100–102

“Hope keeps us ‘anxiously engaged’ in good causes even when these appear to be losing causes (see D&C 58:27).”

Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, Nov 1994, 34

“Norman Cousins wrote, ‘No man need fear death; he need fear only that he may die without having known his greatest power, the power of his free will to give of his life to others. If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality.’”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign,Oct 1993, 2

“Despite pockets of evil, the world overall is majestically beautiful, filledwith many good and sincere people.”

Richard G. Scott, Liahona, May 2004, 100–102

“If we provide a spiritual foundation for our secular learning, not only will we better understand the laws of nature, but we can gain a depth of understanding never before imagined possible about art, languages, technology, medicine, law and human behavior. We can see the world around us and understand it through God’s eyes.”

L. Tom Perry, Liahona, May 2002, 10

“Often we do not know what we can endure until after a trial of our faith.”

Robert D. Hales, Ensign, May 1998, 75

“Remember that all of us can learn to contribute today, no matter what happened yesterday or what awaits us tomorrow.”

Marvin J. Ashton, Ensign, Feb 1993, 64

“It has been said that conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge. The expression of one young man is a sermon in itself. When asked when he was happiest, he replied, ‘I’m happiest when I don’t have a guilty conscience.’”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Oct 1993, 2

“Some may say if we have enough faith, we can sometimes change the circumstances that are causing our trials and tribulations. Is our faith to change circumstances, or is it to endure them? Faithful prayers may be offered to change or moderate events in our life, but we must always remember that when concluding each prayer, there is an understanding: ‘Thy will be done’ (Matt.26:42). Faith in the Lord includes trust in the Lord. The faith to endure well is faith based upon accepting the Lord’s will and the lessons learned in the events that transpire.”

Robert D. Hales, Ensign, May 1998, 75

“Life - every life has a full share of ups and downs. Indeed, we see many blessings that do not always look or feel like blessings”

Howard W. Hunter Ensign, Nov. 1987, 54

“No one can say that from the inception of the Church up to the present day the Lord through his Spirit to the individual members and through his spokesmen the prophets, has not given us the objectives and plenty of guidelines and counsel. The fact that some of us have not done much about it even when it is spelled out in detail is not the Lord's fault.”

Ezra Taft Benson, General Conference, April 1965

“Being blessed with hope, let us, as disciples, reach out to all who, forwhatever reason, have ‘moved away from the hope of the gospel’ (Col. 1:23).Let us reach to lift hands which hang hopelessly down.”

Neal A. Maxwell, Ensign, Nov 1994, 34

“There is no need for any of us to walk alone. We can look up and reach out for divine help.”

Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Oct 1993, 2

“You don’t know how many people are looking at you and copying you. It is necessary for each of us to be honest in our personal lives so others can follow someone who is sincere, who teaches well through his actions. Others are counting on you to have personal pride, patience, and performance.”

Marvin J. Ashton, Tambuli, Mar 1984, 23

“How fortunate we are to know the Lord’s plan for us. He has marked the path which will lead us back to His presence.”

L. Tom Perry, Liahona, May 2002, 10

“Everyone has something they must learn to master. Some are just more obvious than others.”

Robert D. Hales, Ensign, May 1998, 75

“You have a choice. You can wring your hands and be consumed with concern for the future or choose to use the counsel the Lord has given to live with peace and happiness in a world awash with evil.”

Richard G. Scott, Liahona, May 2004, 100–102