Be guided by the Spirit. I have said so many times to my Brethren that the Spirit is the most important single element in this work. With the Spirit, and by magnifying your call, you can do miracles for the Lord in the mission field. Without the Spirit you will never succeed regardless of your talent and ability.

The Lord is pleased with every effort, even the tiny, daily ones in which we strive to be more like Him.

Can human hearts be changed? Why, of course! It happens every day in the great missionary work of the Church. It is one of the most widespread of Christ’s modern miracles. If it hasn't happened to you—it should.

The deepest joys and blessings in life are associated with family, parenthood, and sacrifice.

Fatherhood is not a matter of station or wealth; it is a matter of desire, diligence, and determination to see one's family exalted in the celestial kingdom. If that prize is lost, nothing else really matters.

Let us be in a position so we are able to not only feed ourselves through home production and storage, but others as well.

We must not lose hope. Hope is an anchor to the souls of men. Satan would have us cast away that anchor.