More Quotes by Thomas S. Monson
Stand for right, even if you stand alone.
So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment. We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude.
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.
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?
Help others in their race of life. Remember that when you help another up a mountain, you are a little nearer the top yourself.
As we arise each morning, let us determine to respond with love and kindness to whatever might come our way.
Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.
Each of us can do something to help someone.
The goal of gospel teaching... is not to 'pour information' into the minds of class members... The aim is to inspire the individual to think about, feel about, and then do something about living gospel principles.