The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.

He who kneels before God, can stand before any man.

Every member of the priesthood should understand the divine plan designed by the Lord to raise up the first free people in modern times.

When we set goals, we are in command. Clearly understood goals bring our lives into focus just as a magnifying glass focuses a beam of light into a burning point. Without goals our efforts may be scattered and unproductive

There are certain basic principles regarding the proper role of government. If principles are correct, then they can be applied to any specific proposal with confidence... The true statesman values principle above popularity, and works to create popularity for those political principles which are wise and just.

I wish that every Latter-day Saint could say and mean it with all his heart: 'I'll go where you want me to go. I'll say what you want me to say. I'll be what you want me to be'. If we could do that, we would be assured of the maximum happiness here and exaltation in the celestial kingdom of God hereafter.

When obedience ceases to be an irritant and becomes our quest, in that moment God will endow us with power.