Thomas S. Monson

“Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval.”

“We must not let our passions destroy our dreams.”

“I forbid you, agnostic, doubting thoughts, to destroy the house of my faith.”

“Choose your friends with caution plan your future with purpose, and frame your life with 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.”

“The way to be with God in every season is to strive to be near Him every week and each day.”

“I hope that you will learn to take responsibility for your decisions. don't take counsel of your fears.”

“Choose your love, Love your choice.”

“Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.”

“Choose a field that will supply sufficient remuneration to provide adequately for your companion and your children. I bear testimony that these criteria are very important in choosing your life's work.”

“Work will win when wishy washy wishing won t.”