True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel.

Most of what we acquire materially is found to not be worth what we must pay spiritually.

Do you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there isn’t anything that you can’t repent from and that you can’t be rescued from if you will repent and be determined to make the decision.

The choice of life is not between fame and fortune, nor wealth and poverty, but between good and evil.

Perhaps no other book has been denounced so vigorously by those who have never read it as has the Book of Mormon.

There is little to be gained by seeking after the mysteries, for there is hardly time in a lifetime to master the plain and precious things.

If you need a transfusion of spiritual strength then just ask for it. We call that Prayer. Prayer is powerful spiritual medicine.