Spencer W. Kimball Quotes

There isn't anything else more important than taking the gospel to the world.

Make certain decisions only once . . . We can make a single decision about certain things that we will incorporate in our lives and then make them ours - without having to brood and re-decide a hundred times what it is we will do and what we will not do.

As Latter-day Saints we must ever be vigilant. The way for each person and each family to guard against the slings and arrows of the Adversary and to prepare for the great day of the Lord is to hold fast to the iron rod, to exercise greater faith, to repent of our sins and shortcomings, and to be anxiously engaged in the work of His kingdom on earth, which is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Herein lies the only true happiness for all our Father's children.

The only way we can keep our freedom is to work at it. Not some of us. All of us. Not some of the time, but all of the time.

In the kingdom, the greater our responsibilities, the greater is our need to see ourselves as servants.

I have learned that it is by serving that we learn how to serve. When we engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them but we put our own problems in fresher perspective. When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves

Dream beautiful dreams and then work to make those dreams come true.

One can hardly help another to the top of the hill without climbing there himself.

Your life is your own, to develop or to destroy. You can blame others little and yourself almost totally if that life is not a productive, worthy, full, and abundant one.

We are, on the whole, an idolatrous people...

Sometimes our celebrations of notable occurrences seem to take on earthly color, and we do not fully realize the significance of the reason for the celebration. This is true of Christmas, when too often we celebrate the holiday rather than the deep significance of the birth and resurrection of the Lord. They must be unhappy indeed who ignore the godship of Christ, the sonship of the Master.

Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program. We could refer to all the components of personal and family preparedness, not in relation to holocaust or disaster, but in cultivating a life-style that is on a day-to-day basis its own reward.

A doctrine-teaching, character-building university, the Brigham Young University is dedicated to the building of character and faith, for character is higher than intellect . . . . We are men of God first, men of letters second, men of science third, and noted men fourth, men of rectitude rather than academic competence. . . . Our academic training must be as impeccable as our lives.

A true Latter–day Saint family is a haven against the storms and struggles of life.

The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.

The essence of the miracle of forgiveness is that it brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul.

There is nothing unholy or degrading about sexuality in itself, for by that means men and women join in a process of creation and in an expression of love

If we live in such a way that the considerations of eternity press upon us, we will make better decisions.

Suffering can make saints of people as they learn patience, long-suffering and self-mastery.

To hold a testimony, one must bear it often and live worthy of it.

We should be involved in quiet acts of selfless service.

If you have not done so yet, decide to decide.

The nation is built upon the foundation of its homes and the home upon its families.

Jesus said several times, “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do,” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.

The difficulties and hazards of marriage are greatly increased where backgrounds are different

We must lengthen our stride and must do it now because we over ate and feel fat.

Marriage can be more an exultant ecstasy than the human mind can conceive. This is within the reach of every couple, every person.

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

They who reach down into the depths of life where, in the stillness, the voice of God is heard, have the stabilizing power which carries them poised and serene through the hurricane of difficulties.