Love is the greatest of all the commandments-all others hang upon it. It is our focus as followers of the living Christ. It is the one trait that, if developed, will most improve our lives.

As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people. As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger.

Brothers and sisters, if only we had more compassion for those who are different from us, it would lighten many of the problems and sorrows in the world today. It would certainly make our families and the Church a more hallowed and heavenly place.

I believe that perseverance is vital to success in any endeavor, whether spiritual or temporal, large or small, public or personal. . . . All significant achievement results largely from perseverance.

Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heart-warming!

Success results when preparation meets opportunity.

Please do not lose hope in the Savior and His love for you. It is constant. He promised that He would not leave us comfortless.