Quotes from Thomas S. Monson

The ability to communicate is not something we are born with. We have to learn it and earn it.

Let us not demeanor or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging,. We must be careful that we do not destroy another person's confidence through careless words. or actions.

Stand for right, even if you stand alone.

May we muster courage at the crossroads, courage for the conflicts, courage to say, "no," courage to say, "yes," for courage counts.

Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow.

May I always be found 'on the Lord's errand.'

We continue to build temples. We desire that as many members as possible have an opportunity to attend the temple without having to travel inordinate distances.

Work without vision is drudgery. Vision without work is dreaming. Work coupled with vision is destiny.

Our lives will depend upon the decisions which we make, for decisions determine destiny.

The courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions do determine Destiny.

We must not let our passions destroy our dreams.

Temples are more than stone and mortar. They are filled with faith and fasting. They are built of trials and testimonies. They are sanctified by sacrifice and service.

We are never alone when we stand with our Father in Heaven.

At times some may think that no one cares--but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help.

A grateful heart ... comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings and to those around us for all that they bring into our lives.

All men have their FEARS. But those who face their fears with FAITH have COURAGE as well.

Blame keeps wounds open; only forgiveness heals

How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding, and compassion, of service, and friendship, of kindness and gentleness.

Choose your friends carefully, for you will tend to be like them and be found where they choose to go.

The future is as bright as your faith.

Courage is required to make an initial thrust towards ones coveted goal, But even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve.