Quotes from Joseph B. Wirthlin

The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in his own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.

When we reach out to assist the least of Heavenly Father's children, we do it unto Him. That is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

As society has shifted from an agrarian to an urban structure, the joy and necessity of diligent, hard work have been neglected.

Men and women who decide to flirt with adultery just once can become enmeshed in misery and unhappiness for themselves and their precious families.

There is no limit to the potential of brethren working together in complete brotherhood and selflessness toward spiritual goals. The power of God working through such channels will bring unimaginable blessings to all concerned.

You can get people to work by using threats or by promising rewards.

A computer can be a useful and indispensable tool. But if we allow it to devour our time with vain, unproductive, and sometimes destructive pursuits, it becomes an entangling net.

Valued companionships begin with a personal commitment to be an exemplary companion.

The Lord has promised great rewards for those who reach out to strengthen their brothers and sisters.

As we progress and become more like the Savior, we can strengthen every group with whom we associate, including families and friends.

My parents were hardworking. They made every penny stretch as far as possible. That was probably the major reason everything they gave me was always two or three sizes too large.

You are stronger than you think.

Our prayers can and should be focused on the practical, everyday struggles of life.

Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.

The greater the measure of our love, the greater is our joy.

Sadly, many in our world today encourage idleness, especially in the form of mindless, inane entertainment that is on the Internet, on television, and in computer games.

No matter our age, our circumstances, or abilities... Each one of us can create something remarkable with our lives.

Many run primarily for the exercise, but others run to condition themselves for well-publicized races of various distances.

Life will continue on the other side of the veil.

To me, integrity means always doing what is right and good, regardless of the immediate consequences. It means being righteous from the very depth of our soul, not only in our actions but, more importantly, in our thoughts and in our hearts.

At a very early age and continuing throughout my life, I have marveled at the beautiful story of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world. Every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony.

The Savior was selfless. He viewed himself and his own needs as secondary, and he ministered to others tirelessly, lovingly, effectively.

Every day is an adventure.