They climbed the ladder of learning only to find it leaning against the wrong wall.

Ask the missionaries, they can help you

Eternal principles that govern happiness apply equally to all.

We should not be discouraged or depressed by our shortcomings. No one is without weakness. As part of the divine plan, we are tested to see whether we master weakness or let weakness master us. Proper diagnosis is essential to proper treatment. The Lord gave us this remarkable assurance: "Because thou hast seen thy weakness thou shalt be made strong" (Ether 12:37). But wishing for strength won't make us strong. It takes faith and work to shore up a weakened cord of integrity.

Men are that they might have joy . . . not guilt trips.

Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility.

The temptation to be popular may prioritize public opinion above the word of God. Political campaigns and marketing strategies widely employ public opinion polls to shape their plans. Results of those polls are informative. But they could hardly be used as grounds to justify disobedience to God’s commandments!