In missionary work, as in all else, preparation precedes power. Encouragement to prepare while still very young can make a tremendous difference. Gordon B. Hinckley More Quotes by Gordon B. Hinckley More Quotes From Gordon B. Hinckley Be believing, be happy, don't get discouraged. Things will work out. Gordon B. Hinckley being-happy happiness believe Live today as if you were going to live forever, for you surely shall. Gordon B. Hinckley live-for-today forever meaningful There is no obstacle too great, no challenge too difficult, if we have faith. Gordon B. Hinckley obstacles have-faith challenges Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better. Gordon B. Hinckley stronger be-good littles The course of our lives is not determined by great, awesome decisions. Our direction is set by the little day-to-day choices which chart the track on which we run. Gordon B. Hinckley track choices running We seldom get into trouble when we speak softly. It is only when we raise our voices that the sparks fly and tiny molehills become great mountains of contention. Gordon B. Hinckley sparks mountain voice Imagine how our own families, let alone the world, would change if we vowed to keep faith with one another, strengthen one another, look for and accentuate the virtues in one another, and speak graciously concerning one another. Imagine the cumulative effect if we treated each other with respect and acceptance, if we willingly provided support. Such interactions practiced on a small scale would surely have a rippling effect throughout our homes and communities and, eventually, society at large. Gordon B. Hinckley support acceptance home Choose your friends carefully. It is they who will lead you in one direction or the other. Everybody wants friends. Everybody needs friends. No one wishes to be without them. 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A man and a woman fall in love, as they say; each is wonderful in the sight of the other; they feel romantic affection for no one else; they stretch their finances to buy a diamond ring; they marry. All is bliss-that is, for a season. Then little inconsequential activities lead to criticism. Little flaws are magnified into great torrents of faultfinding; they fall apart, they separate, and then with rancor and bitterness they divorce. Gordon B. Hinckley divorce falling-in-love anger Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart. Gordon B. Hinckley smile heart life In all this world there is no substitute for personal integrity. It includes honor. It includes performance. It includes keeping one's word. It includes doing what is right regardless of the circumstances Gordon B. Hinckley honor integrity world There is something wonderful about a book. We can pick it up. We can heft it. We can read it. We can set it down. We can think of what we have read. It does something for us. We can share great minds, great actions, and great undertakings in the pages of a book. Gordon B. Hinckley mind book thinking Never assume that you can make it alone. You need the help of the Lord. Never hesitate to get on your knees in some private place and speak with Him. Gordon B. Hinckley knees inspiration needs Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and work. Gordon B. Hinckley knees praying feet Try a little harder to be a little better. Gordon B. Hinckley insperational trying inspirational Stay out of the gutter in your conversation. Foul talk defiles the man who speaks it... Don't swear. Don't profane. Avoid so-called dirty jokes. Stay away from conversation that is sprinkled with foul and filthy words. You will be happier if you do so, and your example will give strength to others. Gordon B. Hinckley giving men dirty We are creatures of our thinking. We can talk ourselves into defeat or we can talk ourselves into victory. Gordon B. Hinckley defeat victory thinking Women who make a house a home make a far greater contribution to society than those who command large armies or stand at the head of impressive corporations. Gordon B. Hinckley army house home
