Quotes by Joseph B. Wirthlin

Pride and vanity, the opposites of humility, can destroy our spiritual health as surely as a debilitating disease can destroy our physical health.

The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious falsehood.

Many years ago, large packs of wolves roamed the countryside in Ukraine, making travel in that part of the world very dangerous. These wolf packs were fearless. They were not intimidated by people nor by any of the weapons available at that time. The only thing that seemed to frighten them was fire.

Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!

I give thanks to my Creator for this wonderful life where each of us has the opportunity to learn lessons we could not fully comprehend by any other means.

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.

My mother was a very positive thinker; she was always active, always doing something good.

Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will.

The Resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless.

We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever.

Dont be discouraged if the answer to your prayer does not come immediately. Study, ponder, and pray, sincerely having faith, and live the commandments.

Some people are weak in their faith and testimonies but are not even aware of how precarious their situation is. Many of them likely would be offended at the suggestion.

The sweet companionship of eternal marriage is one of the greatest blessings God has granted to His children.

When we are baptized and confirmed, when brethren are ordained to the priesthood, when we go to the temple and receive our endowment, when we enter into the new and everlasting covenant of eternal marriage - in all these sacred ordinances, we make solemn commitments to keep Gods commandments.

Experience teaches that when the will and imagination are in conflict, the imagination usually wins. What we imagine may defeat our reason and make us slaves to what we taste, see, hear, smell, and feel in the minds eye. The body is indeed the servant of the mind.

I urge you children to be patient with your parents. If they seem to be out of touch on such vital issues as dating, clothing styles, modern music, and use of family cars, listen to them anyway. They have the experience that you lack.

You can find peace amidst the storms that threaten you.

Weve all met those who seem to radiate happiness. They seem to smile more than others they laugh more than others - just being around them makes us happier as well.

Immorality, violence, and divorce, with their accompanying sorrows, plague society worldwide.