Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Selfishness so often is the basis of money problems, which are a very serious and real factor affecting the stability of family life. Selfishness is at the root of adultery, the breaking of solemn and sacred covenants to satisfy selfish lust. Selfishness is the antithesis of love. It is a cankering expression of greed. It destroys self-discipline. It obliterates loyalty. It tears up sacred covenants. It afflicts both men and women.

You can't build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you're going to have a strong superstructure.

In terms of you happiness, in terms of the matters that make you proud or sad, nothing-I repeat, nothing-will have so profound an effect on you as the way your children turn out. You will either rejoice and boast of their accomplishments or you will weep, head in hands, bereft and forlorn, if they become a disappointment or an embarrassment to you.

Sacrifice is the very essence of religion; ... Without sacrifice there is no true worship of God.

In all we do we must cultivate faith. Increased faith is the touchstone to improved church performance.

There is nothing that dulls a personality so much as a negative outlook.