You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decisions. Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes by Ezra Taft Benson More Quotes From Ezra Taft Benson It is my firm belief that the God of Heaven raised up the founding fathers and inspired them to establish the Constitution of this land. This is part of my religious faith. To me this is not just another nation. It is a great and glorious nation with a divine mission to perform for liberty-loving people everywhere. Ezra Taft Benson landreligiousfather Pride is essentially competitive in nature. We pit our will against God's. Ezra Taft Benson pitspride Have a good physical outlet of some sport or exercise. Overcome evil with good. You can overcome many evil inclinations through good physical exertion and healthful activities. A healthy soul...is in better condition to overthrow the devil. Ezra Taft Benson evilexercisesports We can choose to humble ourselves by conquering enmity toward our brothers and sisters, esteeming them as ourselves, and lifting them as high or higher than we are. . . . Ezra Taft Benson sisterbrotherhumble We do not have to prove the Book of Mormon is true. The book is its own proof. Ezra Taft Benson proofprovebook [Joseph Smith] foresaw the time when the destiny of the nation would be in danger and would hang as by a thread. Thank God he did not see the thread break. He also indicated the important part that this people should yet play in standing for the principles embodied in these sacred documents - the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Ezra Taft Benson destinyplaypeople You must keep your honor! You can't speak for the country; you can do little about the national economy or actions of moral weaklings who excuse themselves with the expression, "That is politics; nor can you be responsible for deception in others. But you are responsible for yourself! There are no collective panaceas - only individual ones." Ezra Taft Benson deceptionexpressioncountry Freedom is an eternal principle. Heaven disapproves of force, coercion and intimidation. Only a free people can be truly a happy people. Ezra Taft Benson principlesheavenpeople There can be no genuine happiness separate and apart from the home. Ezra Taft Benson genuine-happinessgenuinehome Young people, you need the wisdom of age, just as some of us older ones need your enthusiasm for life. Ezra Taft Benson enthusiasm-for-lifeagepeople What would God have me do with my life? Ezra Taft Benson If we keep a goal firmly in mind, we will know when we have reached it. This gives us a sense of accomplishment and the challenge of establishing fresh, new goals - always keeping the long-range objective in mind. If we can state our goals clearly, we will gain a purpose and meaning in all our actions. Ezra Taft Benson generositygivinglong Our mothers put God first when they fill their highest mission within the walls of their own homes. Ezra Taft Benson wallmotherhome Husbands, recognize your wife's intelligence and her ability to counsel with you as a real partner regarding family plans, family activities, and family budgeting. Don't be stingy with your time or with your means. Give her the opportunity to grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially as well as spiritually. Ezra Taft Benson husbandrealmean If we are to achieve long-range goals, we must learn to set up and accomplish short-range goals that will move us along the way. If we do not consciously select our goals, we may be controlled by goals not of our own choosing - goals imposed by outside pressures (such as the expectations of others) or by our habits (such as procrastination) or by our desire for the approval of the world. Ezra Taft Benson procrastinationlongmoving The leisure time of children must be constructively directed to wholesome, positive pursuits. Too much time viewing television can be destructive...It is estimated that growing children today watch television over twenty-five hours per week. Ezra Taft Benson growingtodaychildren Be an example in your Church activity-honor the Sabbath day, attend your meetings, observe the Word of Wisdom, pay your tithes and offerings, support your leaders, and otherwise keep the commandments. Serve cheerfully and gratefully in every calling you receive. Live worthy of a temple recommend and enjoy the sweet, sacred spirit that comes from frequent temple attendance. Ezra Taft Benson leaderofferingsweet I have little need to remind you that water has become one of our major national concerns. Ezra Taft Benson littleswaterneeds One of Satan's greatest tools is pride: to cause a man or a woman to center so much attention on self that he or she becomes insensitive to his Creator or fellow beings. It is a cause for discontent, divorce, teenage rebellion, family indebtedness, and most other problems we face. Ezra Taft Benson divorcewomenteenage Physical well-being is not only a priceless asset to oneself-it is a heritage to be passed on. With good health, all other activities of life are greatly enhanced. A clean mind in a healthy body enables one to render far more effective service to others. It helps one provide more vigorous leadership. It gives our every experience in life more zest and more meaning. Robust health is a noble and worthwhile attainment. Ezra Taft Benson zestexercisegiving
