Joseph B. Wirthlin

Quotes

• “Many years ago, large packs of wolves roamed the countryside in Ukraine, making travel in that part of the world very da...”
• “Learning to endure times of disappointment, suffering, and sorrow is part of our on-the-job training. These experiences,...”
• “When we are baptized and confirmed, when brethren are ordained to the priesthood, when we go to the temple and receive o...”
• “Priesthood quorums teach and assist their members to attain good health, financial stability, and a year's supply of foo...”
• “Experience teaches that when the will and imagination are in conflict, the imagination usually wins. What we imagine may...”
• “We are all busy. It's easy to find excuses for not reaching out to others, but I imagine they will sound as hollow to ou...”
• “We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers ...”
• “Many in the world are searching, often intensely, for a source of refreshment that will quench their yearning for meanin...”
• “To me, integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being rig...”
• “There are many reasons our prayers may lack power. Sometimes they become routine. Our prayers become hollow when we say ...”
• “The most treasured and sacred moments of our lives are those filled with the spirit of love. The greater the measure of ...”
• “I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clo...”
• “There is no limit to the potential of brethren working together in complete brotherhood and selflessness toward spiritua...”
• “Priesthood lessons are regularly devoted to topics of family leadership, and quorum leaders everywhere are feeling more ...”
• “We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might set...”
• “The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and ligh...”
• “Born of a noble father and a saintly mother, President Hinckley learned as a young boy the truths of the restored gospel...”
• “A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of p...”
• “Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the ...”
• “During my life I have heard many sermons on the Resurrection. I can recite the events of that first Easter Sunday. I hav...”
• “Giant oak trees... have deep root systems that can extend two-and-one-half times their height. Such trees rarely are blo...”
• “Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your ...”
• “Some people are weak in their faith and testimonies but are not even aware of how precarious their situation is. Many of...”
• “In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, be...”
• “I have had the opportunity to become acquainted with many wonderful people from many walks of life. I have known rich an...”
• “We've all met those who seem to radiate happiness. They seem to smile more than others they laugh more than others - jus...”
• “Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even shou...”
• “It is not hard for me to remember when I was in college. I loved many things about college life: I loved learning. I lov...”
• “I give thanks to my Creator for this wonderful life where each of us has the opportunity to learn lessons we could not f...”
• “We should always be learning. However, we must be careful not to set aside our faith in the process, because faith actua...”
• “Don't be discouraged if the answer to your prayer does not come immediately. Study, ponder, and pray, sincerely having f...”
• “Men and women who decide to flirt with adultery just once can become enmeshed in misery and unhappiness for themselves a...”
• “Pride and vanity, the opposites of humility, can destroy our spiritual health as surely as a debilitating disease can de...”
• “The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious ...”
• “Each minute is a little thing, and yet, with respect to our personal productivity, to manage the minute is the secret of...”
• “The people who misuse the Sabbath lose the blessings of spiritual food and growth promised to those who keep this comman...”
• “Our computers have become windows through which we can gaze upon a world that is virtually without horizons or boundarie...”
• “Great leaders communicate a vision that captures the imagination and fires the hearts and minds of those around them.”
• “Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.”
• “The sweet companionship of eternal marriage is one of the greatest blessings God has granted to His children.”
• “Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life.”
• “Immorality, violence, and divorce, with their accompanying sorrows, plague society worldwide.”
• “My mother was a very positive thinker; she was always active, always doing something good.”
• “Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil the devil was a liar from the beginning.”
• “The place to cure most of the ills of society is in the homes of the people.”
• “Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!”
• “Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.”
• “Our families should gather for family prayer morning and night.”
• “The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.”
• “You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you.”