Thomas S. Monson
American Religious Leader
| Date of Birth | : | 21 Sep, 1927 |
| Date of Death | : | 02 Jan, 2018 |
| Place of Birth | : | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Profession | : | Author, Cleric |
| Nationality | : | American |
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.
Quotes
Total 25 Quotes
The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.
The face of sin today often wears the mask of tolerance. Do not be deceived; behind that facade is heartache, unhappiness and pain. .. YOU 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.
Find joy in the journey.
If you will study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased.
There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth.
When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be.
It is almost inevitable that our faith will be challenged. We may at times find ourselves surrounded by others and yet standing in the minority or even standing alone concerning what is acceptable and what is not. Do we have the moral courage to stand firm for our beliefs, even if by so doing we must stand alone?
Each of us can do something to help someone.
So frequently we mistakenly believe that our children need more things, when in reality their silent pleadings are simply for more of our time.
Stand for right, even if you stand alone.
