Quotes from Richard G. Scott

The Book of Mormon is concrete and solid, they can hold it, and they can visualize that they have to pray to decide if this physical thing is true. There is no room for interpretation.

It doesn't do any good to argue. Be kind.

The Church is presided over personally by Jesus Christ.

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Make a Goal Box, a chart of positive daily contact with a family when you are working with them.

Pure love is an incomparable, potent power for good. Righteous love is the foundation of a successful marriage.

Worthy character is best forged from a life of consistent, correct choices centered in the teachings of the Master.

It really does no good to ask questions that reflect opposition to the will of God. Rather ask, What am I to do?

Be wise and don't let good things crowd out those that are essential.

Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.

Our Father expects you to learn how to obtain that divine help by exercising faith in Him and His Holy Son, Jesus Christ.

A tranquil conscience invites freedom from anguish, sorrow, guilt, shame, and self-condemnation. It provides a foundation for happiness. It is a condition of immense worth.

Repentance is not punishment, it is the hope filled path to a more glorious future.

We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.

Freedom requires no effort to enjoy but requires heroic efforts to preserve.

Make a Goal Box, a chart of positive daily contact with a family when you are working with them.

The most difficult is the first family, to bring someone out of the world.

The key to successful missionary work is a close relationship between the missionaries and the members. Creating an environment in working with members that will bring more into the Church.

There are powerful emotions that bring two people together in wonderful harmony in a marriage. Satan knows this, and would tempt you to try these emotions outside of marriage. Do not stir emotions meant to be used only in marriage.

We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.

There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life.

If you want to talk to God, pray. If you want him to talk to you, read your scriptures.

Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everylasting benefit.

Attempt to be creative for the joy it brings… Select something like music, dance, sculpture, or poetry. Being creative will help you enjoy life. It engenders a spirit of gratitude. It develops latent talent, sharpens your capacity to reason, to act, and to find purpose in life. It dispels loneliness and heartache. It gives a renewal, a spark of enthusiasm, and zest for life.