Quotes from Russell M. Nelson

Each marriage starts with two built-in handicaps. It involves two imperfect people.

The only duration of family life that satisfies the loftiest longings of the human soul is forever.

Men are that they might have joy . . . not guilt trips.

Men and women may form associations for and among themselves and be governed by stipulations that are mutually acceptable.

To understand the power of the priesthood, we must know its limitations.

Remember: sin, even if legalized by man, is still sin in the eyes of God.

Through all of our various Christmas traditions, I hope that we are focused first upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Wise men still adore Him.

Marriage and family are ordained of God. The family is the most important social unit in time and in eternity. Under God's great plan of happiness, families can be sealed in temples and be prepared to return to dwell in His holy presence forever. That is eternal life!

You young men need to know that you can hardly achieve your highest potential without the influence of a good women, particularly you mother, and in a few years, a good wife.

Many shoulder heavy burdens of righteous responsibility which, on occasion, seem so difficult to bear. I have heard those challenges termed impossible.

A saint is tolerant and is attentive to the pleadings of other human beings, not only to spoken messages but to unspoken messages as well.

Sometimes a nickname is used instead of the real name. But a nickname may offend either the one named or the parents who gave the name.

Life is filled with detours and dead ends, trials and challenges of every kind. Each of us has likely had times when distress, anguish, and despair almost consumed us.

Imagine the privilege the Lord has given us of sustaining His prophet, whose counsel will be untainted, unvarnished, unmotivated by any personal aspiration, and utterly true!

Many religious confessions share common values. They teach that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us.

The highest and noblest work in this life is that of a mother.

Have you not learned that strength comes to an ordinary soul when given an extraordinary calling?

Differences exist in practice and organization between the Lord's Church and man-made institutions.

It is important for you to know who you are and who you may become. It is more important than what you do, even as vital as your work is and will be.

When priorities are in place, one can more patiently tolerate unfinished business.

Fasting gives you confidence to know that your spirit can master appetite . . . and helps to protect against later uncontrolled cravings and gnawing habits.

Each day is a day of decision, and our decisions determine our destiny.

Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility.

Keep studying the scriptures, keep doing the things that build your faith in Jesus Christ and then notice the wise choices you are naturally drawn to make