Have you ever asked yourself why one person is honorable and another dishonorable; why one is honest, another dishonest; why one is moral, another immoral? Most individuals do not intend to be dishonest, dishonorable, or immoral. They seem to allow their characters to erode by a series of rationalizations, lies, and compromises. Then when grave temptation presents itself, they haven't the strength of character to do what they know to be right.
Ezra Taft BensonI have little need to remind you that water has become one of our major national concerns.
Ezra Taft BensonEvery man eventually is backed up to the wall of faith, and there he must make his stand.
Ezra Taft BensonChrist changes men, who then change their environment. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human nature.
Ezra Taft Benson[Joseph Smith] foresaw the time when the destiny of the nation would be in danger and would hang as by a thread. Thank God he did not see the thread break. He also indicated the important part that this people should yet play in standing for the principles embodied in these sacred documents - the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Ezra Taft Benson