Quotes from Ezra Taft Benson

Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can.

The Book of Mormon is the 'keystone' of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the 'capstone,' with continuing latter day revelation. The Lord has placed His stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone.

Efficient spending and saving will give the family more security, more opportunities, more education, and a higher standard of living.

One of the standards on which your happiness is based, now and in your future, is moral purity.

Today the devil as a wolf in supposedly a new suit of sheep's clothing is enticing some men to parrot his line by advocating planned government guaranteed security at the expense of our liberties.

Every man eventually is backed up to the wall of faith, and there he must make his stand.

No man is truly free who is in financial bondage. 'Think what you do when you run in debt', said Benjamin Franklin, 'you give another power over your liberty.'

If we love God, do His will, and fear His judgment more than men's, we will have self-esteem.

Freedom can be killed by neglect as well as by direct attack.

No man is truly educated unless he knows where he came from, why he is here, and where he can expect to go in the next life.

The United States of America has been great because it has been free.

Students at universities are sometimes so filled with the doctrines of the world they begin to question the doctrines of the gospel.

Unless you and your mate are united in purpose, dedication, and loyalty, you will not succeed to the extent you otherwise could.

Beguiling voices in the world cry out for 'alternative lifestyles' for women. They maintain that some women are better suited for careers than for marriage and motherhood.

The Church has no double standard of morality. The moral code of heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage.

In general, the more food we eat in its natural state - without additives - and the less it is refined, the healthier it will be for us. Food can affect the mind, and deficiencies of certain elements in the body can promote mental depression.

There is a difference between a convert who is built on the rock of Christ through the Book of Mormon and stays hold of that iron rod, and one who is not.

God's revelation to Adam did not instruct Noah how to build the ark.

Time is numbered only to man.

We all know of families who have obligated themselves for more than they could pay. There is a world of heartache behind such cases.

The moral code of Heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage.

We cannot do everything at once, but we can do a great deal if we choose our goals well and work diligently to attain them.

This latter day work is spiritual. It takes spirituality to comprehend it, to love it, to discern it. Therefore, seek the spirit in all you do. Keep it with you continually. That is our challenge.

Husbands, recognize your wife's intelligence and her ability to counsel with you as a real partner regarding family plans, family activities, and family budgeting. Don't be stingy with your time or with your means. Give her the opportunity to grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially as well as spiritually.