The only way to build a peaceful community is to build men and women who are lovers and makers of peace.

To Latter-day Saints there can be no objection to the careful and critical study of the scriptures, ancient or modern, provided only that it be an honest study - a search for truth.

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.

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"

When each man sets his own house in order, the whole world will be in order.

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

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.