170 Quotes by Spencer W. Kimball

A true Latter–day Saint family is a haven against the storms and struggles of life.

There are many upright and faithful who live all the commandments and whose lives and prayers keep the world from destruction.

The more we are guided by eternal considerations in our conduct, the better we will manage our mortality.

One can hardly help another to the top of the hill without climbing there himself.

Sometimes our celebrations of notable occurrences seem to take on earthly color, and we do not fully realize the significance of the reason for the celebration. This is true of Christmas, when too often we celebrate the holiday rather than the deep significance of the birth and resurrection of the Lord. They must be unhappy indeed who ignore the godship of Christ, the sonship of the Master.

Peace of mind, joy and happiness cannot be purchased with money or worldly goods.

How could a person possibly become what he is not thinking? Nor is any thought, when persistently entertained, too small to have its effect. The ‘divinity that shapes our ends’ is indeed ourselves.

Every divorce is the result of selfishness on the part of one or the other or both parties to a marriage contract. Someone is thinking of self comforts, conveniences, freedoms, luxuries, or ease. Sometimes the ceaseless pin pricking of an unhappy, discontented, and selfish spouse can finally add up to serious physical violence. Sometimes people are goaded to the point where they erringly feel justified in doing the things that are so wrong. Nothing of course justifies sin.

God does notice us, and He watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs.