By learning of Him, by believing in Him, by following Him, there is the capacity to become like Him.

Can we somehow muster the courage and steadfastness of purpose that characterized the pioneers of a former generation? Can you and I, in actual fact, be pioneers [today]?

The battle for self-discipline may leave you a bit bruised and battered but always a better person.

When we encounter challenges and problems in our lives, it is often difficult for us to focus on our blessings. However, if we reach deep enough and look hard enough, we will be able to feel and recognize just how much we have been given.

One man said, "I looked at my brother through the microscope of criticism, and I said, "How coarse my brother is." Then I looked at my brother through the telescope of scorn, and I said, "How small my brother is." Then I looked into the mirror of truth and I said, "How like me my brother is."

We must develop the capacity to see men not as they are at present but as they may become.

I believe that no concern of ours is too small or insignificant.