I have often said one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the Spirit; if he gets the Spirit, he will teach by the Spirit; and if he teaches by the Spirit, he will touch the hearts of the people and he will be happy. There will be no homesickness, no worrying about families, for all time and talents and interests are centered on the work of the ministry. Work, work, work-there is no satisfactory substitute, especially in missionary work.
Ezra Taft BensonJust as a man does not desire food until he is hungry, so does he not desire the salvation of Christ until he knows why he needs Christ.
Ezra Taft BensonMaking decisions is probably the most important thing people ever do. Nothing happens until someone makes a decision.
Ezra Taft BensonPonder the significance of the responsibility the Lord has given to us. The Lord has counseled, "Let the solemnities of eternity rest upon your minds." (D&C 43:34.) You cannot do that when your minds are preoccupied with the cares of the world.
Ezra Taft BensonThe Lord is pleased with every effort, even the tiny, daily ones in which we strive to be more like Him.
Ezra Taft Benson