The Lord's way builds individual self esteem and develops and heals the dignity of the individual, whereas the world's way depresses the individual's view of himself and causes deep resentment

Brethren, 225,000 of you are here tonight. I suppose 225,000 of you may become gods. There seems to be plenty of space out there in the universe. And the Lord has proved that he knows how to do it. I think he could make, or probably have us help make, worlds for all of us, for every one of us 225,000.

Leadership is the ability to encourage the best efforts of others in working toward a desirable goal.

We have always understood that the foundations of the family, as an eternal unit, were laid even before this earth was created! Society without basic family life is without foundation and will disintegrate into nothingness.

There are many upright and faithful who live all the commandments and whose lives and prayers keep the world from destruction.

Working toward perfection is not a one time decision but a process to be pursued throughout one's lifetime.

Now we ask you to clean up your homes we urge each of you to dress and keep in a beautiful state the property that is in your hands.