Integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences.

Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.

Great sculptors and artists spend countless hours perfecting their talents. They don't pick up a chisel or a brush and palette, expecting immediate perfection. They understand that they will make many errors as they learn, but they start with the basics, the key fundamentals first.

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. It is not idly, passively waiting and hoping for some good thing to happen.

Let us strive for personal, practical integrity in every endeavor, regardless of how mundane or inconsequential it may seem.

Daily prayers can help us keep on the path that leads to eternal life. We are very unlikely to stray if we offer a humble, simple prayer at least each morning and evening to express thanks and to seek divine guidance.

Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us—even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will. We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever. Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won’t, for He sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.