Quotes from Thomas S. Monson

"President Monson, I may never see the Prophet. I may never hear the Prophet. But President, far better, now that I am a member of this Church, I can obey the Prophet."

Work will win when wishy washy wishing won t.

Find someone who is having a hard time or is ill or lonely, and do something for him or her.

Christmas is a glorious time of the year, simple in origin, deep in meaning, beautiful in tradition and custom, rich in memories, and charitable in spirit.

There will be occasions in each of our lives when we will be called upon to explain or to defend our beliefs. When the time for performance arrives, the time for preparation is past.

The priesthood is not really so much a gift as it is a commission to serve, a privilege to lift, and an opportunity to bless the lives of others.

This is not a time for fear, brethren, but rather a time for faith - a time for each of us who holds the priesthood to be his best self.

There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ.

Vice never leads to virtue. Hate never promotes love. Cowardice never gives courage. Doubt never inspires faith.

I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. Don't take counsel of your fears.

Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted 'The family that prays together stays together.

Family prayer is the greatest deterrent to sin, and hence the most beneficent provider of joy and happiness. The old saying is yet true: 'The family that prays together stays together.'

Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travelers in this journey through life.

God's love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve love. It is simply always there.

Love is the very essence of the gospel.

Heavenly Father loves you—each of you. That love never changes.

The good you have done, the kind words you have spoken, the love you have shown to others, can never be fully measured.

Forgiveness should go hand-in-hand with love.

When you see people your own age afflicted and experiencing life-threatening illnesses, I think it prompts you to apply to yourself the philosophy, 'I want to do the best I know how to do every day.'

My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmastime fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year.

You can achieve what you believe you can. Trust and believe and have faith.

We cannot truly love God if we do not love our fellow travelers on this mortal journey.

Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with family and friends.