It was a very limited practice; carefully safeguarded. In 1890, that practice was discontinued.
Gordon B. HinckleyNo other practice will make one more attractive in conversation than to be well-read in a variety of subjects.
Gordon B. HinckleyWhen temptation comes your way, name that boastful, deceitful giant โGoliath!โ and do with it as David did to the Philistine of Gath.
Gordon B. HinckleyIt isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers.
Gordon B. HinckleyAll of us have far too much to do to waste our time and energies in criticism, faultfinding, or the abuse of others.
Gordon B. HinckleyThank and glorify His Beloved Son, who, with indescribable suffering, gave His life on Calvary's cross to pay the debt of mortal sin. He it was who, through His atoning sacrifice, broke the bonds of death and with godly power rose triumphant from the tomb. He is our Redeemer, the Redeemer of all mankind. He is the Savior of the world. He is the Son of God, the Author of our salvation.
Gordon B. Hinckley