588 Quotes by Thomas S. Monson

I counseled many returning missionaries. I interviewed 1,700 missionaries all over the world. My advice to them is that you should study and prepare for your life’s work in a field that you enjoy.

Happiness comes when we stop complaining about the troubles we have and offer thanks for all the troubles we don’t have.

Choose your friends with caution; plan your future with purpose; and frame your life with faith.

On occasion we need to make a second effort – and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve.

At times some may think that no one cares – but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help.

When we are on the Lord’s errand, we are entitled to the Lord’s help. Remember that the Lord will shape the back to bear the burden placed upon it.

Testimony bearing is the key to missionary work.

Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it’s a cinch. Decisions Determine Destiny.

Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God’s approval.