I have a hard time with historians because they idolize the truth. The truth is not uplifting; it destroys. I could tell most of the secretaries in the church office building that they are ugly and fat. That would be the truth, but it would hurt and destroy them. Historians should tell only that part of the truth that is inspiring and uplifting.
Boyd K. PackerIf you have seen one of the temples at night, fully lighted, you know what an impressive sight that can be. The house of the Lord, bathed in light, standing out in the darkness, becomes symbolic of the power and the inspiration of the gospel of Jesus Christ standing as a beacon in a world that sinks ever further into spiritual darkness.
Boyd K. PackerDo you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there isnโt anything that you canโt repent from and that you canโt be rescued from if you will repent and be determined to make the decision.
Boyd K. Packer