The proud make every man their adversary by pitting their intellects, opinions, works, wealth, talents, or any other worldly measuring device against others.

Be cheerful in all that you do. Live joyfully. Live happily.

More than ever before, we need to learn and apply the principles of economic self-reliance. We do not know when the crisis involving sickness or unemployment may affect our own circumstances. We do know that the Lord has decreed global calamities for the future and has warned and forewarned us to be prepared. For this reason the Brethren have repeatedly stressed a 'back to basics' program for temporal and spiritual welfare.

The moment you begin a serious study of the scriptures, you will find greater power to resist temptation. You will find the power to avoid deception. You will find the power to stay on the straight and narrow path.... When you begin to hunger & thirst after those words, you will find life in greater abundance.

If we would truly seek to be more like our Savior and Master, learning to love as He loves should be our highest goal

Now we not only need to say more about the Book of Mormon, but we need to do more with it.

I began to realize that when you are at peace with your Maker you can, if not ignore human criticism, at least rise above it.