Quotes from Joseph B. Wirthlin

In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and happier as a result.

There is no substitute for kindness in the home. This lesson I learned from my father. He always listened to my mother's advice. As a result, he was a better, wiser, and kinder man.

In the scriptures, 'peace' means either freedom from strife, contention, conflict, or war, or an inner calm and comfort born of the Spirit that is a gift of God to all of his children, an assurance and serenity within a person's heart.

The more sin is rationalized, the greater the possibility of destruction by Satan's wolves.

Many years ago, large packs of wolves roamed the countryside in Ukraine, making travel in that part of the world very dangerous. These wolf packs were fearless. They were not intimidated by people nor by any of the weapons available at that time. The only thing that seemed to frighten them was fire.

Work is therapy for the soul.

My mother was a very positive thinker; she was always active, always doing something good.

Many of the most important and life-changing moments of my life occurred when I was a young man. The lessons I learned then formed my character and shaped my destiny.

Those who make happiness the chief objective of life are bound to fail, for happiness is a by-product rather than an end in itself.

Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.

You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, 'Why me?'

Each person in the world is different and has their own beautiful sound in the symphony of life.

As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people. As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger.

We are all busy. It's easy to find excuses for not reaching out to others, but I imagine they will sound as hollow to our Heavenly Father as the elementary school boy who gave his teacher a note asking that he be excused from school March 30th through the 34th.

The Spirit is as operative today in communicating the gospel to all who seek the truth as it was on the day of Pentecost anciently.

Lucifer is a master at gradual deception.

We will all rise from the grave.

In the lonely hours, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about eternal things. I have contemplated the comforting doctrines of eternal life.

Wayward, disobedient children cause their parents grief and anxiety.

Charity must become a fundamental state of mind and heart that guides us in all we do.

My father was truly a great man. I remember one day putting my feet in my father's shoes. I was amazed at the size. Would I ever be big enough to fill his shoes? Could I ever grow into the man my father was? I wondered.

Everyone has wondered if his or her life will ultimately be a happy one.

Parents should plant deeply the seed of the work ethic into the hearts and habits of their children.

Husbands, be patient with your wives; and wives, be patient with your husbands. Don't expect perfection. Find agreeable ways to work out the differences that arise.