Tolerance is a virtue, but, like all virtues, when exaggerated it transforms itself into a vice.

Happiness is inseparably connected with decent, clean behavior.

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.

Largely because of television, instead of looking over into that spacious building, we are, in effect, living inside of it. That is your fate in this generation. You are living in that great and spacious building.

The study of doctrine and the teaching of doctrine will change behavior more than the study of behavior will change behavior.

This great circle of sisters will be a protection for each of you and for your families. The Relief Society might be likened to a refuge- the place of safety and protection- the sanctuary of ancient times. You will be safe within it. It encircles each sister like a protecting wall.

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