We are here to influence the world rather than to be influenced by the world.

Faith is a principle of action. It is our willingness to believe in the Savior that unleashes His power in our lives. Faith is not a bulwark against tribulation, but an assurance that the Lord is overseeing all.

Life, like classical music, is full of difficult passages that are conquered as much through endurance and determination as through any particular skill.

The last days are not for the faint of heart or the spiritually out of shape.

No woman who understands the gospel would ever think that any other work is more important or would ever say, "I am just a mother," for mothers heal the souls of men.

There is one thing the power of God and the power of Satan have in common: Neither can influence us unless we allow them to.

Lucifer whispers that life's not fair and that if the gospel were true, we would never have problems or disappointments. ... The gospel isn't a guarantee against tribulation. That would be like a test with no questions. Rather, the gospel is a guide for maneuvering through the challenges of life with a sense of purpose and direction.