An unsatisfied appetite for knowledge means progress and is the state of a normal mind. David O. McKay More Quotes by David O. McKay More Quotes From David O. McKay Brothers and sisters, I believe that there are few, even temple workers, who comprehend the full meaning and power of the temple endowment. Seen for what it is, it is the step-by-step ascent into the Eternal Presence. If our young people could but glimpse it, it would be the most powerful spiritual motivation of their lives. David O. McKay motivationbrotherspiritual This age is fraught with limitless perils, as well as untold possibilities. David O. McKay possibilitylimitlessage I never think of death: I am too busy thinking of life. David O. McKay too-busybusythinking A girl who sacrifices self-respect for social popularity debases true womanhood. A spotless character, founded upon the ability to say "no" in the presence of those who mock and jeer, wins the respect and love of men and women whose opinion is most worthwhile. David O. McKay sacrificegirlcharacter If we would change the world, we must first change people's thoughts. David O. McKay peopleworldfirsts We must not close our eyes to the fact that there are conspiring men who would pollute young boys, and girls of corresponding age, for sake of increasing profits. David O. McKay girleyeboys The purpose of the church is to make bad men good and good men better. David O. McKay good-manchurchmen True liberty in individuals consists in the enjoying of every right that will contribute to one's peace and happiness, so long as the exercise of such a privilege does not interfere with the same privilege in others. David O. McKay libertyexerciselong A man may act as his conscience dictates so long as he does not infringe upon the rights of others. That is the spirit of true democracy, and all government by the Priesthood should be actuated by that same high motive. David O. McKay rightsmenlong But there is a beauty every girl has—a gift from God, as pure as the sunlight, and as sacred as life. It is a beauty that all men love, a virtue that wins all men's souls. That beauty is chastity. Chastity without skin beauty may enkindle the soul; skin beauty without chastity can kindle only the eye. Chastity enshrined in the mold of true womanhood will hold true love eternally. David O. McKay girleyewinning All men who have moved the world have been men who would stand true to their conscience. David O. McKay movedmenworld I wish to emphasize the fact that our homes should be more attractive and that more of our amusements should be in the home instead of the streets. David O. McKay amusementwishhome Sincere prayer implies that when we ask for any virtue or blessing, we should work for the blessing and cultivate the virtue. David O. McKay virtueprayerblessing Slander is poison to the soul. David O. McKay gossippoisonsoul To be carnally minded is to be spiritually dead David O. McKay In the well-ordered home we may experience a taste of heaven. David O. McKay homemayheaven I have but one thought in my heart for the young folk of the Church and that is that they be happy. I know of no other place than home where more happiness can be found in this life. It is possible to make home a bit of heaven; indeed, I picture heaven to be a continuation of the ideal home. David O. McKay homeheartheaven The Constitution of this government was written by men who accepted Jesus Christ as the Savior of mankind. Let men and women in these United States then continue to keep their eyes centered upon Him who ever shines as a Light to all the world. David O. McKay eyemenjesus The home is the basis of a righteous life and no other instrumentality can take its place nor fulfill its essential functions. David O. McKay functionessentialshome [One] principle that actuated the lives of the fathers who founded our Constitution was faith in God. David O. McKay principlesfaith-in-godfather
