Nathan Eldon Tanner Quotes

Self-discipline is doing what you know you should do when you don't want to do it.

To meet the serious issues facing us in our respective communities today, we must be examples of virtue and righteousness ourselves and choose today to take our stand on the moral issues which threaten us.

Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.

Integrity, or the lack of it, touches almost every facet of our lives-everything we say, every thought and desire.

An honest, sincerely stated compliment helps to build character; criticism destroys it.

As we express our appreciation of our many blessings, we become more conscious of what the Lord has done for us, and thereby we become more appreciative

...The only slogan we need in order to be happy in our home is: Love Each Other -three simple words. Apply the ingredients of love. Sacrifice for each other. Make each other happy.

A mother has far greater influence on her children than anyone else, and she must realize that every word she speaks, every act, every response, her attitude, even her appearance and manner of dress affect the lives of her children and the whole family.

It is our duty to save the world. That is our mission, insofar as they will listen unto us and receive our testimony.

To be healthy and happy, a person must live a life that includes a good variety of activities.

Freedom is based on truth, and no man is completely free as long as any part of his belief is based on error.

It is easy to do things for our own families and loved ones, but to give of our substance for the stranger who is in need is the real test of our charity and love for our fellowmen.

Some are wandering into forbidden paths because they are seeking popularity with their peers, even to the extent of doing things they know are wrong. They cannot stand criticism or ridicule and will not take a firm stand against wrongdoing.

Gossip is the worst form of judging.

The most difficult thing for us seems to be to give of ourselves, to do away with selfishness. If we really love someone, nothing is too difficult for us to do for that individual. There is no real happiness in having or getting unless we are doing it for the purpose of giving it to others. Half the world seems to be following the wrong scent in the pursuit of happiness-many think it consists of having and getting and being served, when really happiness is found in serving others.

I observed that the successful farmer worked at his job. He would do his plowing, disking, harrowing, seeding, and harvesting in the proper season and at the proper time, while his neighbor was procrastinating, or off hunting and fishing while the work was still to be done. We must learn to set our priorities straight. No one can be successful in his line of work unless he works at it in the proper season and plays in the proper season.

Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph, said that whenever he could not see his way clearly, he knelt down and prayed for light and understanding.

Improper parental example in the home is a leading cause of the wandering of youth.

Let us look for the good rather than try to discover any hidden evil. We can easily find fault in others if that is what we are looking for.

There is no real happiness in having or getting, but only in giving.

It is too late if we wait until the moment of temptation before making our decision.

Start right now to put into practice some of the things that have been taught to us today.