Thomas S. Monson
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Biography
Thomas Spencer Monson was an American religious leader, author, and the 16th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As president, he was considered by adherents of the religion to be a prophet, seer, and revelator.
"The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world's busy life and become more interested in people than in things."
"May I share with you a formula that in my judgment will help you and help me to journey well through mortality... First, fill your mind with truth; second, fill your life with service; and third, fill your heart with love."
"When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes."
"Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty."
"To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility."
"Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears."
"May each of us remember this truth; 'one cannot forget mother and remember God. One cannot remember mother and forget God.' Why? Because these two sacred persons, God and mother, partners in creation, in love, in sacrifice, in service, are as one."
"Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal"
"We need learn what we need to learn, know what we need to know, and do what we need to do."
"The storm stops at the door. Love reigns, peace dwells."
"It was by faith, nothing wavering, that Joseph saw God our Eternal Father and Jesus Christ, His Son."
"Man has made remarkable strides in conquering outer space, but how futile have been his efforts in conquering inner space- the space in our hearts and minds of men."
"The philosophies of men surround us. The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind that facade is heartache, unhappiness, and pain. You know what is right and what is wrong, and no disguise, however appealing, can change that. Be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow."
"It is the Lord’s work, and when we are on the Lord’s errand, we are entitled to the Lord’s help. Remember that whom the Lord calls, the Lord qualifies."
"The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility."
"Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval."
"We must not let our passions destroy our dreams."
"Choose your friends with caution plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith."
"I forbid you, agnostic, doubting thoughts, to destroy the house of my faith."
"Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives."
"Faith and doubt cannot exist in the same mind at the same time, for one will dispel the other."
"I wasn't with Joseph, but I believe him. My faith did not come to me through science, and I will not permit so-called science to destroy it."
"Should doubt knock at your doorway, just say to those skeptical, disturbing, rebellious thoughts, I propose to stay with my faith, with the faith of my people."
"We may not only find faith in God in our sorrow. We may also become faithful to Him in times of calm."
"Choose your friends with caution plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with faith."