Quotes from Joseph B. Wirthlin

Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body.

I have known exceptional people who have endured severe trials while others, at least on the surface, seem to have lived charmed lives.

Though our trials are diverse, there is one thing the Lord expects of us no matter our difficulties and sorrows: He expects us to press on.

We've all met those who seem to radiate happiness. They seem to smile more than others; they laugh more than others - just being around them makes us happier as well.

Through the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord has established His Church once again among men.

Joseph Smith was true to his calling and fulfilled his duty even in the face of severe persecution and great personal sacrifice.

We are commanded to seek out those who are lost. We are to be our brother's keeper.

Young people should ponder over problems that might confront them and be prepared to cope with them in a way that their parents, their leaders, and their Heavenly Father would have them cope, that they might keep themselves clean and pure.

When I was a deacon, the ominous signs of the Great Depression began to appear. Tens of thousands lost their jobs. Money was scarce. Families had to do without. Some young people did not ask their mothers, 'What's for dinner?' because they knew all too well that their cupboards held very little.

Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice.

The Prophet Joseph Smith lived in troubled times.

Many today feel troubled and distressed; many feel that, at any moment, the ships of their lives could capsize or sink.

When the Savior Himself was born, there were troubled times.

A sure indicator of true religion is a concern for the poor of the earth.

Most of us don't mind doing what we ought to do when it doesn't interfere with what we want to do, but it takes discipline and maturity to do what we ought to do whether we want to or not.

Too often today, we do not rely on faith so much as on our own ability to reason and solve problems.

Even when we make mistakes, we hope others will love us in spite of our shortcomings - even if we don't deserve it.

Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will.

The Holy Ghost is a personage of Spirit: a separate and distinct member of the Godhead.

Although we might settle for less, Heavenly Father won't, for he sees us as the glorious beings we are capable of becoming.

Born of a noble father and a saintly mother, President Hinckley learned as a young boy the truths of the restored gospel from his faithful parents. He came to respect deeply and value highly his pioneer heritage.

Our Father in Heaven does not wish us to cower. He does not want us to wallow in our misery. He expects us to square our shoulders, roll up our sleeves, and overcome our challenges.

The consequences of ignoring the Lord and His prophets are certain and often accompanied by great sorrow and regret.

How can we love days that are filled with sorrow? We can't - at least not in the moment.