MARVIN J. ASHTON

What we are is more important than what we have or what is said of us.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Blessed is he or she who avoids being offended.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Resentment and anger are not good for the soul. They are foul things.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now; joy is us and always.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Sometimes when family members least deserve love, they need it the most.

— Marvin J. Ashton

A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift.

— Marvin J. Ashton

A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith.

— Marvin J. Ashton

The gospel is one of harmony, unity, and agreement. It must be presented in love, and with glad tidings, by those who…

— Marvin J. Ashton

We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.

— Marvin J. Ashton

You owe it to yourself to keep fit. No matter how busy or how involved you are, you should have some type…

— Marvin J. Ashton

God grant to all of us the power and strength to be people of integrity, and the insight and wisdom to avoid…

— Marvin J. Ashton

God's love for us is constant and will not diminish, but he cannot rescue us from the painful results that are caused…

— Marvin J. Ashton

A friend in the true sense is not a person who passively nods approval of our conduct or ignores improper behavior. A…

— Marvin J. Ashton

Enduring, or carrying on, is not just a matter of tolerating circumstances and hanging in there, but of pressing forward.

— Marvin J. Ashton

We should teach, particularly ourselves, that nobody is a nobody. We are someone, and with God's help we can accomplish all things.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Satan is ever present, trying to destroy our glory and remove our crown. One of his most powerful tools is discouragement. Don't…

— Marvin J. Ashton

Punctuality or the lack thereof oftentimes is the only introduction one will ever have to new groups and friends. Serenity and poise…

— Marvin J. Ashton

“How often have we ourselves said or have heard others exclaim in times of crisis or trouble, ‘I just don’t know where…

— Marvin J. Ashton

Adversity will surface in some form in every life. How we prepare for it, how we meet it, makes the difference. We…

— Marvin J. Ashton

“WE CAN'T ALWAYS CONTROL OUR CIRCUMSTANCES BUT WE CAN CONTROL OUR ATTITUDE. WE MUST BE MORE CONCERNED WITH WHAT WE DO WITH…

— MARVIN J. ASHTON

A truly wise person will constantly move forward, striving for self-improvement, knowing that daily repentance is needed for progress. He will realize…

— Marvin J. Ashton

...Many of us are perpetual reactors. We let other people determine our actions and attitudes. We let other people determine whether we…

— Marvin J. Ashton

Often parents communicate most effectively with their children by the way they listen to and address each other. Their conversations showing gentleness…

— Marvin J. Ashton

“I pray our Heavenly Father will help us to learn the truth that meaningful love is a continuing process that will bring…

— Marvin J. Ashton

We often equate charity with visiting the sick, taking in casseroles to those in need, or sharing our excess with those who…

— Marvin J. Ashton

I challenge youth to cooperate with parents who are concerned about your reading and your viewing. Be concerned yourself about what you…

— Marvin J. Ashton

We ... tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their "good looks," their social status, their family pedigrees,…

— Marvin J. Ashton

None of us need one more person bashing or pointing out where we have failed or fallen short. Most of us are…

— Marvin J. Ashton

A willingness to vocalize feelings. How important it is to be willing to voice one's thoughts and feelings. Yes, how important it…

— Marvin J. Ashton

A diet of violence or pornography dulls the senses, and future exposures need to be rougher and more extreme. Soon the person…

— Marvin J. Ashton

If he could have his way, Satan would distract us from our heritage. He would have us become involved in a million…

— Marvin J. Ashton

“Some mothers seem to have the capacity and energy to make their children's clothes, bake, give piano lessons, go to Relief Society,…

— Marvin J. Ashton

“The shepherds were invited to come and see. They saw. They trembled. They testified. They rejoiced. They saw Him wrapped in swaddling…

— Marvin J. Ashton

“Perhaps the greatest charity comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we…

— Marvin J. Ashton

Adaptability cushions the impact of change or disappointment.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.

— Marvin J. Ashton

“Each of us has the challenge to know the Father and to become one with Him.”

— Marvin J. Ashton

Tact is rubbing out another's mistakes, not rubbing them in.

— Marvin J. Ashton

Leave people better than you found them.

— Marvin J. Ashton