There is a purpose in life--to raise men nearer to the likeness of God. Whoever seeks that ideal, daily, finds joy; and in no other way can true joy be found.

A thief, though rich, will continue to steal, but an honest man, though poor, will ever seek to pay his debts.

The better men know the Lord, the better may the eternal truths we learn be applied in our daily lives.

The doctrine of the Church cannot be fully understood unless it is tested by mind and feelings, by intellect and emotions, by every power of the investigator. Every Church member is expected to understand the doctrine of the Church intelligently. There is no place in the Church for blind adherence.

The Church ever operates in full light. There is no secrecy about its doctrine, aim, or work.

An acquaintanceship with the literature of the world may be won by any person who will devote half an hour a day to the careful reading of the best books. The habit of reading good books is one that gives great comfort in all the stages and among all the vicissitudes of life. The man who has learned to love good reading is never alone. His friends are the great ones of human history, and to them he may always go for stimulating and helpful communion. -GQ 71

Were we more careful to obey the part of the word of wisdom that deals with the "do's" it might be easier to obey the "don'ts"