Quotes from Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper and advocate.

Often what passes for faith in this world is little more than gullibility.

I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clothing styles, modern music, and use of family cars, listen to them anyway. They have the experience that you lack.

Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!

Love is the beginning, the middle, and the end of the pathway of discipleship. It comforts, counsels, cures, and consoles.

The Lord, Jesus Christ, is our perfect example of patience.

Bookstore operators tell us that the books which head the bestseller list are books on peace and happiness.

We have numerous examples of perseverance in the scriptures, in secular history, and in our own experiences.

My own great-grandfather suffered so much from asthma that he had to walk a mile or two behind the covered wagons crossing the plains to avoid the dust. However, he always arrived at his destination and did his share of the work.

Every person on the earth today lived at one time in heavenly realms. We walked with our Heavenly Father. We knew Him. We heard His voice. We loved Him.

I remember when I was young, there was an older boy who was physically and mentally disabled. He had a speech impediment and walked with difficulty. The boys used to make fun of him. They teased and taunted him until sometimes he would cry.

The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate.

Fast offerings are used for one purpose only: to bless the lives of those in need.

Some carry the burden of bitterness and resentfulness for many years.

Seeing life from an eternal perspective helps us focus our limited mortal energies on the things that matter most.

Jesus Christ is infinitely more than a great teacher and philosopher.

The light from the sun breaks through space, bathing our planet as it encircles the sun with life-giving warmth and light. Without the sun, there could be no life on this planet; it would be forever barren, cold, and dark.

The Holy Ghost will warn us of danger, and it will inspire us to help others in need.

Every day carries with it a responsibility.

Look at every Zion society from ancient times to present, and you find at its center love for others.

As you grow and mature, you will want and will earn more freedom to live your lives your way and to make your own choices. This you should do.

Some have been ensnared in the net of excessive debt. The net of interest holds them fast, requiring them to sell their time and energies to meet the demands of creditors. They surrender their freedom, becoming slaves to their own extravagance.

The place to cure most of the ills of society is in the homes of the people.

Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from him.