The gross size of our talent inventories is less important than the net use of our talents?

The Book of Mormon is to be feasted upon, not nibbled.

The cavity which suffering carves into our souls will one day also be the receptacle of joy.

It is extremely important for you to believe in yourselves, not only for what you are now, but for what you have the power to become.

These really are our days, and we can prevail and overcome, even in the midst of trends that are very disturbing. If we are faithful the day will come when those deserving pioneers and ancestors, whom we rightly praise for having overcome the adversities in the wilderness trek, will praise today’s faithful for having made their way successfully through a desert of despair and for having passed through a cultural wilderness, while still keeping the faith.

How myopic it is to view His ministry as all crucifixion and no resurrection!

Like Jesus, we can decide, daily or instantly, to give no heed to temptation (see D&C 20:22). We can respond to irritation with a smile instead of scowl, or by giving warm praise instead of icy indifference. By our being understanding instead of abrupt, others, in turn, may decide to hold on a little longer rather than to give way. Love, patience, and meekness can be just as contagious as rudeness and crudeness.