Wisdom is the right application of knowledge; and true education...is the application of knowledge to the development of a noble and Godlike character. David O. McKay More Quotes by David O. McKay More Quotes From David O. McKay If you would be happy, render a kind service, make somebody else happy. David O. McKay kind ifs would-be True education does not consist merely in the acquiring of a few facts of science, history, literature, or art, but in the development of character. David O. McKay doe character art It is written that he who governs well, leads the blind; But that he who teaches, gives them eyes. David O. McKay blind eye giving Man's earthly existence is but a test as to whether he will concentrate his efforts, his mind, his soul upon things which contribute to the comfort and gratification of his physical instincts and passions, or whether he will make as his life's end and purpose the acquisition of spiritual qualities David O. McKay passion spiritual men True happiness comes only by making others happy—the practical application of the Savior's doctrine of losing one's life to gain it. In short, the Christmas spirit is the Christ spirit, that makes our hearts glow in brotherly love and friendship and prompts us to kind deeds of service. David O. McKay kind-deeds love-and-friendship heart A man who cannot control his temper is not very likely to control his passions, and no matter what his pretensions in religion, he moves in daily life very close to the animal plane. David O. McKay anger life moving Happiness consists not of having, but of being; not of possessing, but of enjoying. It is a warm glow of the heart at peace with itself. A martyr at the stake may have happiness that a king on his throne might envy. Man is the creator of his own happiness. It is the aroma of life, lived in harmony with high ideals. For what a man has he may be dependent upon others; what he is rests with him alone. David O. McKay kings heart character In choosing a companion, it is necessary to study the disposition, the inheritance, and training of the one with whom you are contemplating making life’s journey. David O. McKay training marriage journey True education is awakening a love for truth...opening the eyes of the soul to the great purpose and end of life. David O. McKay eye soul education Motherhood is the greatest potential influence either for good or ill in human life. The mother's image is the first that stamps itself on the unwritten page of the young child's mind. It is her caress that first awakens a sense of security; her kiss, the first realization of affection; her sympathy and tenderness, the first assurance that there is love in the world. David O. McKay kissing mother children There are seeds of happiness planted in every human soul. Our mental attitude and disposition constitute the environment in which these seeds may germinate. David O. McKay soul attitude happiness Do your duty that is best; leave unto the Lord the rest. David O. McKay doing-your-best duty lord The kind of life you live, your disposition, your very nature, will be determined by your thoughts, of which your acts are but the outward expression. Thought is the seed of action. David O. McKay determined expression action A man's reaction to his appetites and impulses when they are roused gives the measure of that man's character. In these reactions are revealed the man's power to govern or his forced servility to yield. David O. McKay power character men Pleasure is not the purpose of man's existence. Joy is. David O. McKay purpose joy men The united, well-ordered American home is one of the greatest contributing factors to the preservation of the Constitution of the United States. David O. McKay united-states home america … The most worthy calling in life is that in which man can serve best his fellow man. … The noblest aim in life is to strive to live to make other lives better and happier. David O. McKay fellow-man calling men Why pray for the Kingdom of God to come unless you have in your heart a desire and a willingness to aid in its establishment? Praying for His will to be done and then not trying to live it, gives you a negative answer at once. You would not grant something to a child who showed that attitude towards a request he is making of you. If we pray for the success of some cause or enterprise, manifestly we are in sympathy with it. It is the height of disloyalty to pray for God's will to be done, and then fail to conform our lives to that will. David O. McKay heart attitude children To be ignorant of one's own ignorance is to be in an unprogressive, uninspired state of existence. David O. McKay ignorant states ignorance Among the immediate obligations and duties resting upon members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today, and one of the most urgent and pressing for attention and action of all liberty loving people, is the preservation of individual liberty. David O. McKay church people jesus
