Success should not necessarily be gauged by always reaching the goal set, but by progress and attainment.

Waste is unjustified, and especially the waste of time limited as that commodity is in our days of probation. One must live, not only exist; he must do, not merely be; he must grow, not just vegetate.

One of the most serious human defects in all ages is procrastination, an unwillingness to accept personal responsibilities now.

Peace, sweet peace finally comes to men when they humbly yield to the gentle pressure of the Spirit.

Humility is the beginning virtue of all exaltation.

Perhaps the greatest reason for missionary work is to give the world it's chance to hear and accept the gospel. The scriptures are replete with commands and promises and calls and rewards for teach the gospel. I use the word command deliberately for it seems to be an insistent directive from which we, singly and collectively, cannot escape...I wonder if we are doing all we can. Are we complacent in our approach to teaching all the world? We have been proselyting now 144 years. Are we prepared to lengthen our stride? To enlarge our vision?

Language is like music; we rejoice in beauty, range, and quality in both, and we are demeaned by the repetition of a few sour notes.