51 Quotes by L. Tom Perry

The joining together of a man and a woman to be legally and lawfully wed not only is preparation for future generations to inherit the earth, but it also brings the greatest joy and satisfaction that can be found in this mortal experience.

Joseph Smith was a prophet of God and the restorer of all things important to building the kingdom of God and preparing for the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The most powerful teaching a child will ever receive will come from concerned and righteous fathers and mothers.

Parents have the glorious opportunity of being the most powerful influence, above and beyond any other, on the new lives that bless their homes.

God’s eternal blessings are contingent upon our obedience and adherence to the word of the Lord that is revealed to us through His holy prophets.

The almost universal gift everyone can develop is the creation of a pleasant disposition, an even temperament.

Today, I would like you to pause, ponder, and think of the value of an immortal soul, especially the ones entrusted to you as parents. Where are your priorities? Have you committed yourself to give the sufficient time necessary to train your children?

Be certain that you easily clear the minimum standards for service as a missionary and that you are continually raising the bar.

I believe it is by divine design that the role of motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation.